Cooking on Fire Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for cooking on fire in forest schools settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for cooking on fire in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Builds practical skills and confidence by teaching safe fire-starting techniques using natural materials and tools.
- Teaches cooking fundamentals like heating, flipping, and timing using open flames.
- Promotes healthy relationships with food through shared meal experiences.
- Engages all five senses in a rich, real-world context.
- Develops teamwork as children take turns managing cooking stations or food items.
Typical hazards & measures
- Sudden weather change — Children help check the forecast and discuss safe vs. unsafe fire weather. If weather changes, cooking stops and children help safely extinguish and pack away.
- Cross contamination — Children use colour-coded boards or plates and separate tools for raw and cooked food. They wash hands between tasks and are guided to avoid touching shared items.
- Hot embers left after cooking — Children are involved in fire dousing: stirring, checking steam, and confirming with an adult before leaving.
- Lack of first aid for burns — Children know where the first aid kit and burn gel are kept. Staff model first-response procedures so children know what to do if needed.
- Inexperience using cooking tools — Tools are introduced one at a time. Children practice with adult supervision and reflect on technique. Skills are built progressively with positive feedback.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Cooking on Fire to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
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