Describe how to do a risk assessment for water play:
The process for undertaking all risk assessments is the same.
There are five steps:
1. Look for hazards.
2. Decide who may be harmed and how.
3. Evaluate the risk and decide if you have taken adequate measures to reduce the risk.
4. Record your findings.
5. Regularly review your assessment and adjust preventative measures when necessary.
Completing each step of the risk assessment process.
The Hazard/Activity is the resource / area /learning opportunity that has been identified as having a possible risk.
(Water Activities)
Persons At Risk are the groups of people who are at risk from the hazards you have identified.
(Children, Staff)
The Potential Risks are the possible consequences of the identified hazards. (
Trips, Falls, Slips, Ingestion of toxic substances, Drowning)
The Control Measures are the list of existing precautions taken to reduce the risk of each identified hazard. All staff within the establishment should be aware of these measures and ensure that they are in place.
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All water spillages are cleared up immediately.
Substances added to the water e.g. soap to make bubbles, or food colouring, are suitable and non-toxic.
Water is emptied and changed daily.
Children wear waterproof aprons.
Children with wet clothes are changed quickly.
Children are aware of the safety rules when playing with water.
Water temperatures are checked before the children play.
Ensure there is no overcrowding at the water tray.
Ensure water activity is carefully supervised)
The Risk Rating is decided by the staff once the control measures are in place. If there are adequate measures in place the rating should be low. If this is not the case further control measures will be necessary.(
high or low)
A Comments/Actions list provides you with a record of any reviews undertaken and any further action that should be taken to further reduce the level of risk associated with the identified hazard. (
eg buying a thermometer to check water temperature)
How risks can vary according to age, needs, ability and the environment.
Risks vary according to
age eg a risk of injury due to falling off a tricycle would be greater for a younger child who is inexperienced in using the tricycle, and lower for an older child who has mastered the use of the tricycle and is confident in doing so,
needs a risk may be greater for a child with special needs eg a child with physical disabilities may be at greater risk of injury running around outside,
ability a child who had mastered a skill eg climbing the climbing frame, would be at lower risk of potential injury to one that shows less ability in doing this, and the
environment, there are different risks outdoors than indoors eg indoors bumping into furniture, tripping over mats etc, outdoors, sunburn, toxic plants, animal waste, etc....also consider visits to places eg farms or parks.
Hope this helps you xx
Unit 206 Assignment 5 Help assessment for water play
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