Possible Hazards in schools

Task 13 6.2 List areas of risk

Hanging something on top

Everyone

Ensure equipment fit properly

- heavy items stored high up

- everyone

- store bulky items low down

- medium risk

Hazard- cleaning products out

who is at risk- children

preventative measure- make sure cleaning products are locked away.

Level of risk- High

Hazard - scissors

Who is at the risk: children

Preventative measure: teach children about proper use, supervise students until they can use them correctly. Keeping all scissors in a secure place.

- lack of fire signage

- everyone

- put up fire signs eg where exits are

- high risk

Obstructions in corridors

everyone

move the obstructing item into the nearest open space with lots of room.

Hazard - Unlocked doors

Who is at risk? - Mainly children

Preventative Measure - making sure to lock doors and double check that they are locked at all times, if they are not locked then find the person with the keys and have them lock it immediately.

Hazard - water on the floor

Who is at risk - everyone

Preventative measure - floor signs, no wet umbrellas in class, floor mats (non-slip)

Possible Hazards in Schools