THE WATT
RISK ASSESSMENT GRADING SYSTEM
FOR ACTIVITIES IN THE WORKSHOP / CLASSROOM |
|
GRADE |
LEVEL |
DETAIL |
1 |
ALMOST RISK FREE |
Only a remote chance of an
accident.
Example; Using pens and pencils to draw / write. Carrying out oral
group work, folding paper, discussion work. |
2 |
SLIGHT RISK |
Small possibility of an
accident. Example; carrying a small stack of exercise books. A pupil
walking around the workshop to collect light equipment and taking it
back to his/her place. |
3 |
POTENTIAL INCREASED RISK |
Risk potential increases due
to the introduction of other factors. Example; the class is in a small
workshop. Therefore, it is possible that a pupil may accidentally
nudge or knock another pupil causing him/her to walk into a vice. |
4 |
SLIGHT SPECIALIST RISK |
Risk increases due to the use
of simple specialist equipment.Example; Use of small cutting tools
such as craft knives. The use of sharp edged, small scale tools such
as scissors. |
5. |
MODERATE SPECIALIST RISK |
Risk increases due to the
use of more specialised and heavier hand based equipment and tools.
Example; The use of hand tools such as chisels and mallets /
hammers etc… |
6. |
INCREASED SPECIALIST RISK |
Risk increases further due to
the introduction of machines. Example; The use of centre lathes,
brazing hearth, soldering irons etc... |
7. |
HIGH RISK |
Risk increases further with
the introduction of processes such as high temperature casting.
Example; Casting of molten metals where specialist training is
required and the very best of behaviour and attention is required of
all pupils. |
8. |
DANGER |
Danger: Immediate repairs /
replacement / training / maintenance etc… required before a particular
aspect of a lesson can take place. |