Risk Assessment

We were asked recently by a member to provide a copy of our risk assessment for the toy library premises. A copy is displayed on the noticeboard at the toy library, and is also provided here for anyone who is interested. A copy will also be placed on the schools/nurseries/childminders page which can be accessed from the right hand menu.

SHEPSHED TOY LIBRARY HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK	TO WHOM	CONTROL MEASURE	WHO RESPONSIBLE	WHEN REVIEWED
Fire & inability to evacuate the building	Everyone	All doors to be in good order & doorways and walkways free from obstruction.	Everyone & Safety Officer	Daily plus monthly safety check.
		Fire drill notices clearly displayed.
		Fire extinguisher to be in good condition.	Staff to request visit of Fire officer	Yearly
		Fire alarms to be working.
		Fire exits to be clearly labelled.
		No smoking signs to be displayed.
		No exposed or hanging wires.	Staff & Volunteers	Daily plus monthly safety check.
Accidents caused by Electrical equipment	Everyone	No obstructions to heaters.
		All electrical appliances tested and labelled.	Staff to contact electrician	Yearly
Accidents caused by Chemicals	Children & volunteers	Keep all toxic substances out of reach and in original labelled containers.	Staff & Volunteers	Continually plus monthly check.
		No children in kitchen - notice displayed.
Injuries due to damaged building	Everyone	Check for leaks, lifting floor, protruding screws and nails, broken windows and loose hand-rails, problems with ramp surface and guttering.	Safety Officer	Monthly
Lack of First Aid equipment	Everyone	Ensure First Aid kit is correctly stocked and accident book up-to-date.	Staff & Volunteers	Monthly
ENSURE ALL CARERS KNOW THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CHILDREN - NOTICE TO BE DISPLAYED
Danger of scolding	Everyone	Everyone to be responsible for their own hot drinks and not to leave any unattended.	Staff & Volunteers to reinforce this	Continually
Children might go outside unattended	Children	Make sure safety gate to play area is closed and in good working order.	Everyone & Safety Officer	Continually plus monthly check.
Children being injured when playing	Children	Signs in place regarding supervision and proper use of toys	Everyone	Continually plus monthly check.
Children swallowing small parts or being entangled with cords etc	Children	Where possible, all toys with small pieces to be played with on high table in play area. All toys and equipment checked.	Staff & Volunteers	Continually
		Warning signs to be displayed on bags of toys borrowed.	Carers also to be made aware of dangers.