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Nature Art and Craft Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for nature art and craft 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 nature art and craft in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Encourages artistic expression using colors, textures, and patterns from nature.
Promotes appreciation of environmental aesthetics and design.
Reinforces science learning through patterns, symmetry, and classification.
Fosters environmental stewardship by creating with found, natural items.
Links art with mindfulness, slowing children down to observe deeply.
Typical hazards & measures
Low-level and overhead eye hazards
— Inspect the site for protruding sticks, low branches, or other hazards at eye/head height before sessions. Trim, tape, or clearly mark them where possible. Instruct children to move slowly and use protective arm positions in dense areas. Discourage running in wooded zones to reduce collision risk.
Falling branches
— Conduct canopy checks before each session. Avoid using areas under damaged or leaning branches. Do not allow tree climbing during craft sessions. Relocate if wind picks up.
Rope and string
— Pre-cut string and rope to safe lengths. Demonstrate correct use. Forbid tying around necks or limbs. Supervise closely during weaving or knot work. Remove unused lengths immediately after use.
Allergens
— Identify known allergies in advance. Avoid use of common triggers (e.g. pollen-heavy plants). Provide gloves if needed. Ensure antihistamines are available and staff are trained in use.
Improper carrying
— Demonstrate how to carry sticks and tools safely (pointed down, two hands, walking pace). Remind regularly and monitor during transitions.
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