The Hayling College
Assessment
General Classroom Risk
Risk assessment template written LMN 07/07/2020
This Risk Assessment is written for GENERAL CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES- including Lesson Planning, Preparation of Classroom,
Curriculum Lessons and supervision of Pupils.
This includes lessons requiring little or no practical element, taking place in a standard classroom environment. It takes into account
our current situation in relation to Covid-19.
You will need to read and amend to fit your classroom, please check, sign and date
Hazard
who
might
be
harmed
and
how?
what are you doing
already?
do you need to
do anything else
to control this
risk?
Action:
Who?
Action:
When?
Done
Covid-19/
Bio hazard
ENTERING
CLASS
ROOM
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
cross
contaminat
ed
·
·
·
·
·
Corridors/Outside ‘Holding’
area marked with safe
waiting spaces,
Each space leading to the
class room is 2m apart
A plan of the room showing
the position of the
workstations and social
distancing displayed on the
door and around the waiting
area
Under the direction of the
teacher, students enter the
room individually in an
orderly fashion and make
their way to their allotted
workplaces, Furthest from
door first.
Under the direction of the
teacher, students leave the
room individually in an
orderly fashion at the end of
a lesson.
All areas need to
be marked out
All areas need to
be marked out
Need to be
completed
SLT
By the end of
term
SLT
All Staff
By the end of
term
By the end of
term
All Staff
From 03/09/2020
When students
return
Once
students
return
03/09/2020
All Staff
·
Covid-19/
Bio hazard
SOCIAL
DISTANCIN
G
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
cross
contaminat
ed
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
No staff/pupil exhibiting
symptoms can take part in
session and should be sent
home.
2 metre social distancing
measures in place.
2 metre safety area around
Staff desk, must not be
crossed by pupils
All staff/pupils wash hands
and use sanitizer before and
after session.
Pupils who cannot follow
safety rules are not
permitted to take part in
sessions.
Teachers will have to plan
and take into account
requirements for each
activity (e.g available
equipment) and decide
whether it can be safely
managed as a class activity
(pupils working individually
not in groups).
Clearly demonstrations
cannot involve pupils
crowding around a desk,
however they will still be
needed for many activities.
They can still be done by
making use of data
projectors and digital
cameras / visualizers to
project what is being
demonstrated. Teachers will
need to practice beforehand
if they are not already
experienced in using this
equipment.
Teachers must keep their
distance when observing
Class Teacher
·
There must
be time
allocated at
the start and
end of lesson
for setting
up/clearing
up.
GR
GR
IT
facilities:Keyb
oards, Mice
and Power
buttons to be
wiped down in
between
users.
Movement
around the
room will
need planning
in advance,
things to
consider eg,
the locations
of the door,
sinks &
emergency
equipment
By the End of
Term
By the End of
Term
Class Teacher
By the End of
Term
By the End of
Term
By the End of
Term
Class Teacher
·
By the End of
Term
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
·
By the End of
Term
the pupils as they work
through the activity.
and routes
between
these and the
workstations
& teachers’
table; routes
to and from
fixed
equipment
and
workstations;
ability of the
teacher to
supervise
work
effectively;
ability of the
teacher to
respond to an
emergency;
procedures to
summon help
if needed and
procedures if
pupils need to
leave the
room during a
lesson.
Class Teacher
By the End of
Term
·
Covid-19/
Bio hazard
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
cross
contaminat
ed
·
·
CLEANLIN
ESS
·
·
Room cleaned in advance
of practical with all sides
cleaned with antibacterial
spray
Where possible separate
socially distanced hand
washing facilities with soap
and water
In addition, alcohol-free
hand sanitizer available for
each student
Each student will clean
their hands before and after
practical work timed for 20
seconds or more.
Writing Equipment- if child
does not have their own,
Take from Green Pot, then
return to Red Pot for
cleaning for example.
·
·
There must
be time
allocated at
the start and
end of lesson
for setting
up/clearing
up. Anti
Bacterial
wipes to be
provided by
THC
IT facilitie
:Keyboards,
Mice and
Power
buttons to be
wiped down in
between
users.
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
By the End of
Term
By the End of
Term
Slips and
trips
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
may fall
over
Pupils are instructed to keep chairs
tucked away when not sitting on them
Trailing wires for
permanent equipment
(e.g. computers) to be
taped down and
covered
GR
Trailing wires from
temporary equipment
(e.g. projector) tucked
away securely after use
Class teacher
By the End of
Term
When
necessary
Coats and bags are placed on hooks,
not left on floor
Gangways are kept clear of objects
By the End of
Term
Damaged linoleum to be
replaced
GR
Falls from
height
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
falling as
they create
classroom
displays
Chairs and desks aren’t used while
making displays
Certified Step ladders to
be provided for making
displays
DY/GR
Class teacher
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors
falling from
windows
Windows at a height are opened using
a pole or opening mechanism
Everyone to be regularly
reminded not to lean out
over high drops to
open/close windows
By the End of
Term
When
necessary
Fires
THC Staff,
Pupils and
Visitors can
be subject
to burns,
smoke
inhalation
and face
serious
injuries or
death
Whole-school fire risk assessment
carried out and reviewed regularly
Regular checks from site manager
that emergency exits and firefighting
equipment are unobstructed and
functioning
Put more regular drills in
place to ensure pupil
familiarity with
evacuation procedures
Ensure any
unnecessary material is
removed and ensure
good house keeping
CR
By the end of
term
GR
By
11/09/2020
All Staff
All staff to complete
ELearning
Staff are trained to follow the
evacuation procedure
GR
Smoke detectors checked regularly
Electrica
l
Equip
ment
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
All electrical equipment, plugs ,
sockets to be visually checked before
use for correct operation and
undamaged.
Staff to supervise use of all electrical
equipment e.g computer, printer
Visual checks to be
carried out by all staff
Alert GR if issues
All Staff
By the end of
term
Personal
Safety
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Ensure adequate supervision for the
number of pupils- teacher/student
ratio. Ensure Staff member can
manage any poor behavior. Any
problems should be dealt with in
accordance to College policy.
Pupils to be encouraged
to adhere to behavior
policy, especially
COVID-19 amendments
Control the entry and exit of people
from classes.
All Staff
September
2020 when
students
return
All Staff
Pupils to be shown
routines once they
return
Manual
Handli
ng
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Asses all manual handling Tasks.
Assess any load: consider the task,
environment and individual capability.
Store heavy/bulky item in easy
accessible positions. Split load into
smaller parts. If accessed from height
use appropriate access equipment.
Don’t allow pupils to carry out manual
handling tasks.
All staff to complete
ELearning Manual
Handling Training
All Staff
By
11/09/2020
IT
Equip
ment
Furnitur
e
Workpla
ce
conditi
ons
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Projector/Whiteboard: Refer to
manufacturer’s instructions when
using. Do not look directly into the
beam, and encourage back to the
beam when stood in the beam.
Check Projectors and
Whiteboards are
working, if not email CM
All Staff
All staff to complete
ELearning Display
Screen and assess
workstation
All Staff
Display Screen Equipment: Assess
your workstation
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Furniture and Fittings, Seating and
storage: Check positioning does not
interfere with circulation routes,
entry/exits, fire escapes. Check for
damage or instability
Faulty equipment
should be reported to
GR for removal.
All Staff
Poor positioned items to
be moved to a more
suitable place
All Staff
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Please ensure offices and classrooms
are clutter free, and there is good
circulation throughout
Staff to tidy and bin
clutter.
All Staff
Books to be stored
neatly
By the end of
term
By
11/09/2020
By end of
term
Injury
from
Equip
ment
Injury
from
Workpl
ace
Conditi
ons
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Scissors, Compasses, Craft Knifes
and kitchen knives to be kept out of
reach of pupils when not in use.
THC
Staff
,
Pupi
ls
and
Visit
ors
Carry out visual inspection of all
workplace surfaces- sharp edges and
rough surfaces
Ensure these are stored
correctly
All Staff
By the end of
term
Identify and report to
GR
All Staff
By the end of
term
Only round ended scissors to be used.
Sharp objects to be counted in and out
every lesson