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Using Knives and Peelers Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for using knives and peelers 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 using knives and peelers in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Encourages slow, steady movements and care for surroundings.
Supports application of tool use in both craft and food prep contexts.
Develops blade safety, grip technique, and focused attention.
Improves muscle control and hand coordination for slicing and peeling.
Fosters responsibility for safety and respect for tools in others’ hands.
Typical hazards & measures
Carrying & passing tools unsafely
— Teach correct carrying technique (blade down, handle forward, or in sheath) and maintain clear, obstacle-free paths. Instruct participants to only pass tools with the blade sheathed or handle first, keeping fingers clear of the edge. Demonstrate and practise safe passing methods before use. Supervise all tool movement between people and intervene if unsafe practices are observed.
Students with additional needs
— Staff made aware of individual needs in advance. 1:1 support provided where needed. Instructions given visually and verbally. Activity adapted to be sensory-friendly if required. Staff monitor regulation and offer breaks without stigma.
Tools left unattended
— Require tools to be sheathed and placed in designated storage area when not in use; count tools in and out; supervise transitions; always lock tools in secure box between sessions.
Fatigue or loss of concentration
— Monitor duration of tool use; provide regular breaks; rotate activities; check participants remain alert and capable; pause tool use if fatigue sets in.
Grooming or adjusting clothing during use
— Remind participants to keep loose clothing tucked, hair tied back, remove scarves or dangling items before tool use; model safe dress.
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