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 Falls Word download PDF download
No-2 Hot Drinks Word download PDF download
No-3 Portable Electrical Appliances Word download PDF download
No-4 Use of Knives and Cutters Word download PDF download
No-5 General Considerations Word download PDF download
No-6 Playground Slips, Trips, Falls and dangerous objects Word download PDF download
No-7 Playground Incident of Sudden Sickness-Injury Word download PDF download
No-8 Playground Aggressive or Violent behaviour Word download PDF download
No-9 Student Considerations Word download PDF download
No-10 First Aid Word download PDF download
No-11 Administration of Medicine Word download PDF download
No-12 Fire-Classroom-Office Word download PDF download
No-13 Fire - Events Word download PDF download
No-14 Carpark Word download PDF download
No-15 General Access-Egress Word download PDF download
No-16 Visitors Log Word download PDF download
No-17 Drop Off-Pick Up Word download PDF download
No-18 Computers - General Considerations Word download PDF download
No-19 Staff Room Word download PDF download
No-20 Bullying Word download PDF download
No-21 Stress Word download PDF download
No-22 Aggressive, Threatening, Behaviour towards a staff member Word download PDF download
No-23 Home visits by home school liaison teacher or other Word download PDF download
No-24 Pregnant, Post Natal & Breastfeeding Word download PDF download
No-25 Single Teacher School Word download PDF download
No-26 Lone Workers (eg. Caretakers) Word download PDF download
No-27 Noise Word download PDF download
No-28 Manual Handling Word download PDF download
No-29 Platforms, Lifts Word download PDF download
No-30 Radon Word download PDF download
No-31 Mould Word download PDF download
No-32 Asbestos Word download PDF download
No-33 Legionella Word download PDF download
No-34 Exercise Equipment - Gym Equipment Word download PDF download
No-35 Goal Posts Word download PDF download
No-36 Special Events Word download PDF download
No-37 School Excursions Word download PDF download
No-38 Outdoor Activity Word download PDF download
No-39 Cleaning - General Considerations Word download PDF download
No-40 Hazardous Substances Word download PDF download
No-41 Waste Compacter and Baler Word download PDF download
No-42 Work at Height - Ladders Word download PDF download
No-43 Toilets and Showers Word download PDF download
No-44 General Considerations Word download PDF download
No-45 Construction Contractors Word download PDF download
No-46 Tractor Maintenance Word download PDF download
No-47 Boiler house and fuel tanks Word download PDF download
No-48 Grass Cutting - Ride-on Mower Word download PDF download
No-49 Pressure Washer Word download PDF download
No-50 Strimmer Word download PDF download
No-51 Waste Compactor and-or Baler Word download PDF download
No-52 Work at Height - Ladders Word download PDF download
No-53 Canteen - General Considerations Word download PDF download
No-54 Working with Chemical Products Word download PDF download
No-55 Blank Template Word download PDF 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 school Word download PDF download
Tool 6: Training Chart Word download PDF download
Tool 7: Sample safety statement record of receipt Word download PDF download
Tool 8 (A): Sample inspection template Word download PDF download
Tool 8(B): Sample inspection check sheet Word download PDF download