Art and Craft Activities Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for art and craft activities in school & education 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 art and craft activities in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Supports wellbeing through mindful, tactile processes.
- Develops creativity, self expression, and visual communication.
- Builds fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.
- Enhances cultural literacy by exploring diverse art forms.
- Encourages perseverance from idea to completed piece.
Typical hazards & measures
- Storage and cluttered shelving — Inspect shelving regularly; store heavy materials low; label and organise; forbid climbing.
- Burns from glue guns or heat tools — Supply low-temp glue guns; use stands; provide gloves and finger guards; supervise closely; keep first aid nearby.
- Emergency response — Display clear exit signage; maintain first-aid kits, eyewash, and extinguishers; practise termly drills.
- Ingestion or accidental contact — No eating/drinking in studios; provide handwashing stations; enforce cleanup before leaving.
- Inhalation of fumes and dust — Use masks and ventilation; avoid enclosed areas; clean workspaces daily; supervise material handling.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Art and Craft Activities to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
Do I need an account to start?
You can begin filling out your risk assessment straight away. Create a free account if you want to save your work.
Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.

