RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
DATE:13/06/2017 LOCATION: Belmont Montessori School ASSESSED BY: Colin Mc Glynn ASSESSMENT NO. 7
No. / Activity / Location / Materials etc. / Hazards / Risks / Rating / Persons in Danger / Controls / Comments / Result*
1. / Consultation / Improper training, incorrect procedures, Non reporting of accidents / Lack of safety representatives, of safety meetings / L / All Staff, Children, Parents / Appointment of safety representative, regular safety meetings, clarification of all procedures / Marie Galvin is the appointed employee safety representative / A
2. / Fire Alarm and Control Panel / Need to be maintained as per standards / No pre warning in the event of fire / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / Fire Alarm installed, tested and maintained as per standards / A
3. / Emergency Exits / Fire, Explosion, Smoke inhalation, Entrapment / Site Activities, Maintenance of Equipment / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / Evacuation procedures, Signage, Fire Safety training, Permits to work,
All emergency exits should be of suitable type, kept clear of obstruction and should have clear and safe access to the assembly point.
Assembly points and egress routes should be clearly established / A
*Key to Result:T = Trivial RiskA = Adequately ControlledN = Not Adequately ControlledU = Unable to Decide
DATE:13/06/2017 LOCATION: Belmont Montessori School ASSESSED BY: Colin Mc Glynn ASSESSMENT NO. 7
No. / Activity / Location / Materials etc. / Hazards / Risks / Rating / Persons in Danger / Controls / Comments / Result*
4. / Fire Emergency Lighting / Fire, Explosion, Smoke inhalation, Entrapment / Site Activities, Maintenance of Equipment / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / Fire Emergency Lighting installed, tested and maintained as per standard / A
5. / Outside Play Area / Unsecured play equipment, / Injury, / H / Children / 2 staff members always present in play area when children are playing / A
6. / Fire Extinguishers / Fire, Explosion, Smoke inhalation, Entrapment / Site Activities, Maintenance of Equipment / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / Fire Extinguishers installed, tested and maintained as per standards / A
7. / Manual Handling / Musculoskeletal Disorders, Repetitive strain disorder / Lack of training, incorrect lifting, Lack of supervision / H / All Staff / Manual Handling training, Supervision, Elimination / No manual handling to be completed by staff / A
8. / Electrical Installations / Electrocution, Burns / Existing utilities, Faulty installations, Service Work / M / All Staff, Children, Parents / Only competent contractors shall carry out installations, maintenance of all electrical equipment, PPE / A
*Key to Result:T = Trivial RiskA = Adequately ControlledN = Not Adequately ControlledU = Unable to Decide
DATE:13/06/2017 LOCATION: Belmont Montessori School ASSESSED BY: Colin Mc Glynn ASSESSMENT NO. 7
No. / Activity / Location / Materials etc. / Hazards / Risks / Rating / Persons in Danger / Controls / Comments / Result*
9. / Electrical Equip / Electrical Equipment / Electrocution, Burns, Fire / M / All Staff / Only Electrical equipment with CE mark will be used.
Regular inspection of equipment / A
10. / Electrical Sockets / Electrocution / Uncovered sockets and young children / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / All electrical sockets not in use should have socket covers inserted to prevent small children from inserting implements / A
11. / Floor Area / Trailing cables, toys and materials on floor / Slips, trips and falls / M / All Staff, Children, Parents / Keep all trailing cables covered or suspended so they do not cause a slip, trip or fall / A
12. / Use of Hazardous materials / substances / Exposure to chemicals from chemical products / Dermatitis, Allergic reactions / H / All Staff, Children, Parents / Follow suppliers instructions, use PPE, Safe Storage
Ensure stored in cupboards and ensure these are kept locked and children are supervised at all times / All hazardous materials / substances to be stored in a locked cabinet out of reach of children / A
13. / Children being left and collected by parent / Need to be operated as per policy / Child being left unsupervised / H / Children / Implement policy and Issue policy to each parent
Maintain record for each child for who is allowed to collect them / A
*Key to Result:T = Trivial RiskA = Adequately ControlledN = Not Adequately ControlledU = Unable to Decide
DATE:13/06/2017 LOCATION: Belmont Montessori School ASSESSED BY: Colin Mc Glynn ASSESSMENT NO. 7
No. / Activity / Location / Materials etc. / Hazards / Risks / Rating / Persons in Danger / Controls / Comments / Result*
14. / Consuming hot drinks / Spills, burns / Injury, burns / M / All Staff / Hot drinks to be consumed from travel mugs – lids on at all time / A
15. / Health & Safety Statement on site / Lack of Knowledge / Failure to comply with legislation / L / All Staff, Visitors, Parents / This Health & Safety Statement including Annexes and Risk Assessments should be made available in hard copy for all employees and visitors to read (ideally place copy at front of house). / A
*Key to Result:T = Trivial RiskA = Adequately ControlledN = Not Adequately ControlledU = Unable to Decide