working at. Blunt-ended scissors. Activity not to be left unsupervised

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Risk Assessment for Art and Craft type activities Hazards 1. Staff straining themselves when loading and moving equipment. 2.

Children cutting themselves on paper or with scissors. 3. Children swallowing glue.

4. Children tripping over items. Control measures 1.

Staff to use an appropriate trolley for moving equipment and to seek assistance if in any doubt about potential strain. 2. Staff to supervise the appropriate use of equipment.

Sufficient table space available for working at. Blunt-ended scissors. Activity not to be left unsupervised at any time.

3. Child friendly PVC glue is used and supervision given. 4.

Staff to ensure all containers etc. stored out of the way and that any leads are taped down. Child Protection: As part of its Risk Management Procedure, the Imperial War Museum Duxford also considers the likelihood of dangers to children in its care from other children or adults, related to Child Protection issues.

To this effect the following measures are in place: " A Child Protection Policy and procedures for incidents such as a lost or found child. " All Duxford staff and volunteers are made aware of the policy. " Relevant Duxford staff are made aware of the procedures in the event of an incident.

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have Advanced CRB clearance. " All volunteers have been CRB cleared. " Children are not allowed to leave the teaching rooms without clearance from their own teacher and a delegated escort. During holidays and weekends children must be accompanied by an adult from their party, when participating in learning activities. " Museum Assistants are vigilant in patrolling around the Museum. " There is a designated Child Protection Officer. Risk Assessment Hazard severity (2) x likelihood of occurrence (2) = 4 Sue Chippington, Head of the Department for Learning, Imperial War Museum Duxford. January 907.

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