Whittling Risk Assessment
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for whittling in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Encourages mindfulness and calm through quiet, repetitive whittling movements.
- Builds persistence through trial and error in creating carved designs.
- Teaches safety awareness and control with sharp tools under adult guidance.
- Supports emotional regulation through focused, solitary activity.
- Develops precision and hand control through carving and shaping with tools.
Typical hazards & measures
- Allergies or reactions — Gather medical information beforehand; ensure staff know allergies; have first aid kit nearby; brief team on individual needs and symptoms to observe.
- Fatigue or loss of focus — Monitor attention span; limit carving to appropriate session durations; offer breaks; stop activity when learners become cold, tired or unfocused.
- Medical emergency response delay — Ensure one staff holds ITC outdoor first aid; first‑aid kit accessible; mobile phone available; emergency plan understood by team and participants.
- Insect bites/stings — Advise on repellent use and appropriate clothing; check for ticks post‑session; staff carry antihistamine or epi‑pen if needed; first‑aid protocols in place.
- Poor tool counting — Count tools in and out; log counts; ensure no tool left unmanaged; supervise hand‑back procedures.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Whittling to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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