RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ROUND AND ROUND PLAY SESSION
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT – The session is in three parts:
In the first part, a ball pond is assembled from soft play equipment and 2
big bag of balls. A performer plays in the pond with the children and adults.
There is tickling with socks, and finding of a teddy.
In the second part, a puppet joins in with the play, and a pretend tea party
is arranged. The puppet floats off on a lollipop and the performer brings
out large balls and hoops..
In the third part, the ball pond is tidied away using nets on sticks, bags
and buckets..
| Hazard |
Potential Harm |
To Whom |
Control measures |
likelihood |
severity |
Risk Rating |
Further potential controls |
| Overcrowding |
Bumps and bruises |
All participants and staff |
Numbers are limited for this activity to a safe level. |
2 |
3 |
6 |
none advised |
| Banging heads, jumping on each other, slipping on balls |
Falling over bruises and sprains |
All participants and staff |
Encourage gentle play, make efforts to keep balls contained |
3 |
1 |
3 |
Consider protective clothing for participants. |
| Passing on of germs |
Illnesses |
All participants and staff |
All plastic and vinyl items to be regularly disinfected |
2 |
4 |
8 |
Make antiseptic wipes freely available |
| Stabs from net sticks |
Harm to eyes etc |
children and adults |
Regular checking, blunting of ends with balls. |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Children wearing protective equipment |