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Cooking Class (indoor) Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for cooking class (indoor) 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 cooking class (indoor) in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Encourages teamwork, role sharing, and kitchen organisation.
Increases independence and confidence in everyday life skills.
Develops hazard recognition and safe equipment handling.
Teaches practical nutrition and healthy meal preparation.
Supports cultural understanding through diverse recipes and ingredients.
Typical hazards & measures
Knife passing and carrying protocols
— Carry knives point-down at side with blade covered; use trays/sheaths for transport; announce “sharp” when moving; one-at-a-time rules at sinks; never pass mid-air—place on bench for pickup; set clear walking routes away from crowds.
Appliances & electrical safety (mixers, slicers, induction, leads)
— Demonstrate safe appliance setup/use; secure hair/clothing; supervise operation; unplug immediately after use; avoid socket overloading; use RCDs; route cords safely; PAT test portable appliances; store leads dry and properly.
Hot oil & flammable-material fires (frying, aerosols)
— Teach safe frying (add food gently, use splash guards); limit oil depth; monitor pans constantly; keep metal lids and fire blankets nearby; ban aerosols/spirits near heat; train staff in Class F extinguisher use and smothering techniques.
Cuts from knives and peelers
— Store knives securely; issue age-appropriate tools; teach safe grips (bear claw, bridge hold); supervise use; count knives before/after; store blades safely.
Manual handling (heavy pots and trays)
— Teach safe lifting; split loads; use trolleys/tray racks; set bench heights ergonomically; rotate lifting tasks and pair up for awkward loads.
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