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The WATT Research Team have developed a grading system for assessing risk in workshop activities. It has eight levels starting with ‘almost risk free’ activities to ‘high risk’ activities. Example activities are given with each grade/level of risk. This should make it easier for technology teachers to quantify risk during workshop activities. When carrying out a risk assessment - if staff cannot agree with the level of risk, always select the higher risk level, never the lower level.
It is possible that your school has an alternative system and paperwork already in place. WATT advise that you follow the school policy and risk assessment systems at all times.

   
   

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.
   
 

 

 
 

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