RISK ASSESSMENT
School
Activity
Assessment completed by:
Name:
Hazard
Electrical faults
Fire
Improper storage
of solvents and
flammable
materials
Date:
Persons
Exposed and
How
Current Controls
Staff
Pupils
Visitors
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Electrocution
Shock
Fire
Staff
Pupils
Visitors
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Burns
Staff
Pupils
Visitors
Fire causing death
or injury
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Fire – events (plays, musicals, large
meetings)
Review Date:
Signature:
Further Action
Necessary
Action by Whom
Action by When
Completed
Electrical sockets not overloaded
Equipment checked prior to use for faults
All electrical faults reported to designated
person
Defective electrical equipment clearly
identifies, labelled as out of use and stored
separately to prevent accidental use
Fire extinguishers in place and accessible
Use of candles or other naked flames strictly
controlled
Solvents or other highly flammable materials
stored in metal cabinets
Ensure safety data sheets are available for all
chemicals. Ensure that all users of chemicals
are aware of the hazards and precautions that
must be taken when using chemical products.
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Hazard
Persons
Exposed and
How
Asphyxiation
Explosion
Current Controls
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Fire
Restricted
access/egress
Staff
Pupils
Visitors
Fire causing death
or injury
Staff
Pupils
Visitors
Delays in exiting
the building
Smoke inhalation
Burns
Death or injury
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Further Action
Necessary
Action by Whom
Action by When
Completed
All users have access to the safety data sheet
Combustible materials must be stored in
appropriate conditions as per manufacturers
storage guidelines
Chemical products are labelled and stored
safely in accordance with safety data sheets
Fire extinguishers in place, suitable for the fire
type and serviced annually
Exit routes free from obstruction
External lighting on exit routes operational
and switched on during event
Fire assembly points clearly marked
Emergency lighting operational
Final exit doors checked to ensure they open
freely before event
Emergency evacuation plan explained to
audience before each performance/event
Person designated to raise the alarm and
contact emergency services
Persons assisting at event briefed on their role
in fire evacuation
Fire alarm tested at regular intervals
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