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Using Ropes and Swings Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for using ropes and swings 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 ropes and swings in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Encourages turn-taking, cooperation, and inclusive participation.
Teaches physics concepts like tension, gravity, and momentum experientially.
Improves balance, strength, and coordination through dynamic movement challenges.
Builds confidence through managing swinging, climbing, and balance activities.
Promotes calculated risk-taking in safe, supervised settings.
Typical hazards & measures
Panic or anxiety reaction
— Pre‑brief children on what to expect, demonstrate swing calmly. Allow opt‑out or one‑to‑one support. Staff to reassure, coach stepping off.
Rope burn
— Advise children not to slide or grip fast on rope. Provide gloves if necessary, ensure rope surface is smooth and in good condition, and deliver pre‑use briefing about safe grip techniques.
Low visibility rope
— Use brightly coloured rope or attach high‑visibility tags. Adults and children to scan environment and reposition rope if it blends into background. Re‑tie after use to minimise trip risk.
Loose hardware or fittings
— If swing uses hardware (e.g. carabiner, eye bolt), inspect fixings before each session. Tighten fittings, check for rust, replace worn parts.
Rope abrasion by tree bark
— Use protective sleeve or webbing between rope and branch to reduce wear. Inspect regularly for chafing. Rotate rope attachment points periodically.
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