Interactive Risk Assessments for Primary Schools

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Tool 4 of the Guidelines contains a series of risk assessment templates for primary schools.  The templates list some of the most common hazards identified in the school environment and their associated risks.  The templates also list a range of control measures that could be in place to eliminate such hazards or reduce their risks. Click on Tool 4 to view further information and guidance on the risk assessment templates.

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Note: the following templates contain a non-exhaustive list of hazards and risks present in your school.  It may therefore be necessary to use the blank template (no 55) provided for those hazards not specifically dealt with. These templates should form a good foundation for identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing controls.  However, you must also pay close attention to your school environment and identify and write down other hazards and controls that you have in place or are required to be put in place.  Each of the 55 templates listed below are interactive and may be downloaded and completed as required.

No-1 Slips, Trips And FallsWord downloadPDF download
No-2 Hot DrinksWord downloadPDF download
No-3 Portable Electrical AppliancesWord downloadPDF download
No-4 Use of Knives and CuttersWord downloadPDF download
No-5 General ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-6 Playground Slips, Trips, Falls and dangerous objectsWord downloadPDF download
No-7 Playground Incident of Sudden Sickness-InjuryWord downloadPDF download
No-8 Playground Aggressive or Violent behaviourWord downloadPDF download
No-9 Student ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-10 First AidWord downloadPDF download
No-11 Administration of MedicineWord downloadPDF download
No-12 Fire-Classroom-OfficeWord downloadPDF download
No-13 Fire - EventsWord downloadPDF download
No-14 CarparkWord downloadPDF download
No-15 General Access-EgressWord downloadPDF download
No-16 Visitors LogWord downloadPDF download
No-17 Drop Off-Pick UpWord downloadPDF download
No-18 Computers - General ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-19 Staff RoomWord downloadPDF download
No-20 BullyingWord downloadPDF download
No-21 StressWord downloadPDF download
No-22 Aggressive, Threatening, Behaviour towards a staff memberWord downloadPDF download
No-23 Home visits by home school liaison teacher or otherWord downloadPDF download
No-24 Pregnant, Post Natal & BreastfeedingWord downloadPDF download
No-25 Single Teacher SchoolWord downloadPDF download
No-26 Lone Workers (eg. Caretakers)Word downloadPDF download
No-27 NoiseWord downloadPDF download
No-28 Manual HandlingWord downloadPDF download
No-29 Platforms, LiftsWord downloadPDF download
No-30 RadonWord downloadPDF download
No-31 MouldWord downloadPDF download
No-32 AsbestosWord downloadPDF download
No-33 LegionellaWord downloadPDF download
No-34 Exercise Equipment - Gym EquipmentWord downloadPDF download
No-35 Goal PostsWord downloadPDF download
No-36 Special EventsWord downloadPDF download
No-37 School ExcursionsWord downloadPDF download
No-38 Outdoor ActivityWord downloadPDF download
No-39 Cleaning - General ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-40 Hazardous SubstancesWord downloadPDF download
No-41 Waste Compacter and BalerWord downloadPDF download
No-42 Work at Height - LaddersWord downloadPDF download
No-43 Toilets and ShowersWord downloadPDF download
No-44 General ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-45 Construction ContractorsWord downloadPDF download
No-46 Tractor MaintenanceWord downloadPDF download
No-47 Boiler house and fuel tanksWord downloadPDF download
No-48 Grass Cutting - Ride-on MowerWord downloadPDF download
No-49 Pressure WasherWord downloadPDF download
No-50 StrimmerWord downloadPDF download
No-51 Waste Compactor and-or BalerWord downloadPDF download
No-52 Work at Height - LaddersWord downloadPDF download
No-53 Canteen - General ConsiderationsWord downloadPDF download
No-54 Working with Chemical ProductsWord downloadPDF download
No-55 Blank TemplateWord downloadPDF download

In addition to the risk assessment templates the following tools may also be downloaded:

Tool 5: Sample Accident or Incident Record Form for use in the schoolWord downloadPDF download
Tool 6: Training ChartWord downloadPDF download
Tool 7: Sample safety statement record of receiptWord downloadPDF download
Tool 8 (A): Sample inspection templateWord downloadPDF download
Tool 8(B): Sample inspection check sheetWord downloadPDF download