11. Risk Assessment: Example The following risk assessment is given as guidance. It is advised that the school refers to the CLEAPSS Model Risk Assessment Documents for D&T. Risk Assessment and Operating Procedure - IET Activity: DIY Faraday Challenge Day Persons at risk Students taking part in the Faraday Challenge Day and adults in the location Maximum Size 36 students Recommended Staffing/Student Ratio 1:18 Risk Assessment Hazards Control Measures Use of electrical equipment risk of – All electrical equipment is low voltage. electric shock Warn students of the possibility of burns when connecting and Use of electrical equipment short – disconnecting components. All pupils will receive a briefing about circuit causing heating correct use of electrical components. Basic use of hand tools (screwdrivers, scissors, hole Warn students of the risks and advise them of safe working punches, staplers) risk of cutting practices. – or abrasion Make sure that extension cables are not extended across the floor Use of extensions cables risk of – where students and adults will be walking. Ensure students and tripping adults are aware of the location of the cable. Location issues (to be completed by Host School) Further Action Required: 1. Ensure all persons staffing the Faraday Challenge Days are aware of and competent to comply with this risk assessment and the control measures.
11. Risk Assessment: Example The following risk assessment is given as guidance. It is advised that the school refers to the CLEAPSS Model Risk Assessment Documents for D&T. Risk Assessment and Operating Procedure - IET Activity: DIY Faraday Challenge Day Persons at risk Students taking part in the Faraday Challenge Day and adults in the location Maximum Size 36 students Recommended Staffing/Student Ratio 1:18 Risk Assessment Hazards Control Measures Use of electrical equipment – risk of electric shock All electrical equipment is low voltage. Use of electrical equipment – short circuit causing heating Warn students of the possibility of burns when connecting and disconnecting components. All pupils will receive a briefing about correct use of electrical components. Basic use of hand tools (screwdrivers, scissors, hole punches, staplers) – risk of cutting or abrasion Warn students of the risks and advise them of safe working practices. Use of extensions cables – risk of tripping Make sure that extension cables are not extended across the floor where students and adults will be walking. Ensure students and adults are aware of the location of the cable. Location issues (to be completed by Host School) Further Action Required: 1. Ensure all persons staffing the Faraday Challenge Days are aware of and competent to comply with this risk assessment and the control measures.
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