What is a School Risk Assessment

A school risk assessment is a systematic inspection that identifies and controls hazards within school premises. Beyond complying with legislative requirements, school risk assessments are conducted by school management teams to ensure a healthy and safe environment for students, teachers, administrators, and other staff.
The following school risk assessment templates can be download and used for free. You will need to go through the hazards and control measures to make them applicable for your school.

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School Risk Assessments: Text

What is a School Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Register 2020

All risk assessments below are generic and need to be updated to show the hazards and relevant control measures for your school. Click on the register to see which assessments are currently available for download.

Site Maintenance Risk Assessments

Site Maintenance Risk Assessments

MO - 01 - 10/19 : Pedestrian Vehicle Movement

MO - 02 - 10/19 : Cleaning Toilets

MO - 03 - 10/19 : Using Machine Floor Scrubber

MO - 04 - 10/19 : Clearing Snow / Ice

MO - 05 - 10/19 : Vacuuming

MO - 06 - 10/19 : Site Security

MO - 07 - 10/19 : Mopping

MO - 08 - 10/19 : Receiving Deliveries

MO - 09 - 10/19 : Lone Working

MO - 10 - 10/19 : General Manual Handling

MO - 11 - 10/19 : Using Hand Tools

MO - 12 - 10/19 : Using Jet wash Equipment

MO - 13 - 10/19 : Painting Corridors / Classrooms

MO - 14 - 10/19 : Visiting Plant Rooms

MO - 15 - 10/19 : Handling Waste / Collecting Litter

MO - 16 - 10/19 : Attending to Alarm Call Outs

MO - 17 - 10/19 : Inspecting Overflow Drains

MO - 18 - 10/19 : Working On Flat Roofs

MO - 19 - 10/19 : Changing Light Fittings

MO - 20 - 10/19 : Glazing

MO - 21 - 10/19 : Using Steps & Ladders

MO - 22 - 10/19 : Cleaning Tables And Chairs / Classrooms

MO - 23 - 10/19 : Arson Threat

MO - 24 - 10/19 : Hot Water

MO - 25 - 10/19 : Doors

MO - 26 - 10/19 : Using Petrol Strimmer

MO - 27 - 10/19 : Using Petrol Hedge Trimmer

MO - 28 - 10/19 : Using Petrol Chain Saw

MO - 29 - 10/19 : Using Petrol Leaf Blower

Art Department Risk Assessments

Art Department Risk Assessments

AR - 01 - 10/19 : Sewing Machines

AR - 02 - 10/19 : Using Electrical Heat Sources

AR - 03 - 10/19 : Plaster Of Paris

AR - 04 - 10/19 : Batik and Wax Processes

AR - 05 - 10/19 : Paper Making

AR - 06 - 10/19 : Use Of Dyes

AR - 07 - 10/19 : Use Of Small Sharp Tools

Design Technology

Design Technology Risk Assessments

DT - 01 - 10/19 : Pillar Drill

DT - 02 - 10/19 : Abrasive Wheels – Sanding

DT - 03 - 10/19 : Band Saws

DT - 04 - 10/19 : Use Of Hand Tools

DT - 05 - 10/19 : Use Of Knives

DT - 06 - 10/19 : Exposure To Wood Dust

DT - 07 - 10/19 : General Set Up Of Classroom

DT - 08 - 10/19 : Assembling Finished Products

DT - 09 - 10/19 : Use Of Glue Guns

DT - 10 - 10/19 : Use Of Adhesives

DT - 11 - 10/19 : Use Of CNC or CAM Equipment

DT - 12 - 10/19 : Use Of Hacksaws

Food Technology Risk Assessments

Food Technology Risk Assessments

FT - 01 - 10/19 : Food Preparation, Cooking & Service

FT - 02 - 10/19 : Handling Cleaning Chemicals

FT - 03 - 10/19 : Food Allergies

Sports Department Risk Assessments

Sports Department Risk Assessments

SP - 01 - 10/19 : External Football

SP - 02 - 10/19 : External Rugby

SP - 03 - 10/19 : External Netball

SP - 04 - 10/19 : Internal Ball Games

SP - 05 - 10/19 : Handball - Main Hall

SP - 06 - 10/19 : Gym Sessions

SP - 07 - 10/19 : Trampoline

SP - 08 - 10/19 : Dance Studio

SP - 09 - 10/19 : Visitors To Sports Building

SP - 10 - 10/19 : Badmington

SP - 11 - 10/19 : Throwing Events

SP - 12 - 10/19 : Basketball Indoors

SP - 13 - 10/19 : Cricket

SP - 14 - 10/19 : Dodgeball

SP - 15 - 10/19 : Striking Games

SP - 16 - 10/19 : Muga Pitch