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Hi Luisa, risk assessment of activities is necessary to reduce hazards to its possible lowest impact. I don't have a form as yet but here is roughly what should be written in, for instance, a 'Gardening' risk assessment.
*Planting mixture and other soils - possible infections - *Risk - moderate - *Control measures - cover cuts and abrasions on hands and arms. Wear gloves, report anyone having a puncture for a tetanus injection. Wash residents hands and arms thoroughly before offering food and drinks - Risk control likelihood - acceptable - Date & sign__
*Plants dangers - Ingestion, allergic reaction - *Risk - moderate - *Control Measures - wear gloves, group supervision at all times *Risk control likelihood - small - Date & sign _______
*Bees, wasps - insects stings - *Risk - moderate - *Control measures - Antihistamine for Hay Fever sufferers and take advice from clinical staff for a possible history of severe allergy (anaphylaxis) *Risk control likelihood - Acceptable - *Date and sign ___
*Sun exposure - Dehydration, sunburn * Risk - moderate - *Control measures - Apply sunscreen, wear hats, offer drinks at short intervals- *Risk Likelihood - small - *Date & sign______

And so on, and on. Think about what can possibly go wrong with any activity, the worst possible scenario and devise ways to diminish, reduce or control the problem. Good luck!

Solange those are really good ideas

Thanks Susan

Thank you for your help x

This assessement is such a great tool, thank you!

Thank you, Molly.