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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
This Risk Assessment is a guide and can be used to support the development of your own Risk Assessment tailored to your section. You can find out more on the Risk Assessment page of the Scouts website. You run our activities and use this Risk Assessment at your own risk: none of the Scouts Seed Bomb Challenge, James Barber and Ed Phillips accept liability for any loss, injury or death caused by use of our resources.
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Information
Information
This Risk Assessment was last updated on 07/09/2021 by James Barber. It is due for review before 07/09/2022.
This Risk Assessment is for Beavers Meeting 1.
Risk IDs correspond to our Risk Register. If providing feedback on our Risk Asessments, please make sure to include the Risk ID.
Risk SSBC-01
Risk SSBC-01
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: materials.
Risk: ingestion.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people, young leaders, adults.
Mitigations
Mitigations
All participants should be told not to eat any of the seed bomb ingredients. There should be access to water at the venue so that anyone who ingests materials can rinse their mouth if required. Young people must be supervised throughout the activity.
Risk SSBC-02
Risk SSBC-02
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: materials.
Risk: eye contamination.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people, young leaders, adults.
Mitigations
Mitigations
All participants should be reminded to be careful to avoid getting the seed bomb ingredients in their eyes. Young people must be reminded to not throw ingredients. There should be access to water at the venue so anyone who gets materials in their eyes can have it washed for 15 minutes, parents must be informed if this occurs and advised to seek medical attention if irritation persists. Young people must be supervised throughout the activity.
Risk SSBC-03
Risk SSBC-03
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: trowel.
Risk: injury to self or others.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people, young leaders, adults.
Mitigations
Mitigations
All participants should be reminded that trowels are tools and not toys and that they must not be used as a weapon. Young people must be supervised throughout the activity to ensure appropriate use of tools.
Risk SSBC-04
Risk SSBC-04
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: running in game.
Risk: injury to players colliding.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people.
Mitigations
Mitigations
Remind young people to be careful and not run before, and frequently, during the game. If young people ignore this request, they should be removed from the game.
Risk SSBC-05
Risk SSBC-05
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: walls.
Risk: collisions with walls causing injury.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people.
Mitigations
Mitigations
Remind young people before the game to stay away from the walls during the game, and use marked lines on the floor to create a "safe zone" if possible.
Risk SSBC-06
Risk SSBC-06
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: obstructions (e.g. chairs and tables).
Risk: collisions or trips on obstacles.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people.
Mitigations
Mitigations
Ensure that potential obstacles or trip hazards are away from the game area before it starts. Consider only erecting tables once the game has been played.
Risk SSBC-07
Risk SSBC-07
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: floor.
Risk: slips, trips and falls.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people.
Mitigations
Mitigations
Ensure that the game area is free from trip hazards (e.g. small objects) and spills. Stop the game if either of these enter the game area until they are resolved.
Risk SSBC-08
Risk SSBC-08
Hazard and Risk
Hazard and Risk
Hazard: windows and doors.
Risk: collisions causing injuries.
People at risk
People at risk
Young people.
Mitigations
Mitigations
Ensure that all doors are closed in the game area and, if possible, windows are closed or opened outwards.
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