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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
Supports application of tool use in both craft and food prep contexts.
Promotes confidence through real-life skill mastery under supervision.
Improves muscle control and hand coordination for slicing and peeling.
Fosters responsibility for safety and respect for tools in others’ hands.
Encourages slow, steady movements and care for surroundings.
Typical hazards & measures
Improper handling of peeler
— Demonstrate safe peeler use sitting or kneeling, show carving strokes away from body, teach ‘blood bubble’ distancing, glove on helper hand only, supervise each use, tool stored sheathed when not in use.
Poor hand hygiene before/after use
— Encourage washing or sanitising hands before and after tool use, especially after handling wood sap or dirt; remind about food hygiene if snacks follow.
Poor tool storage
— Store knives and peelers in locked toolbox or bag when not in use; sheath blades; designate storage away from activity zones; check before and after session.
Inappropriate material being cut
— Only allow cutting of suitable size sticks (e.g. no larger than two‑finger thickness); assess wood condition; guide material choice; prevent using tools on dangerous or hard items.
Incorrect posture
— Model and teach seated or kneeling stable postures with elbows supported (e.g. elbows on knees), carving away from body, partner mirroring stance, regular reminders and corrections during use.
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