Open Fire/Cooking Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for open fire/cooking 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 open fire/cooking in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Creates memorable experiences that strengthen group cohesion.
- Teaches practical outdoor cookery and heat management.
- Builds teamwork through shared preparation and roles.
- Connects curriculum to survival skills and science of combustion.
- Reinforces safety routines for ignition and extinguishing.
Typical hazards & measures
- Stack instability or collapse (bonfires) — Build low, compact stacks; avoid tunnels or overhangs; check stability before lighting; steward cordon; never leave a lit stack unattended; extinguish fully before departure.
- Carbon monoxide in enclosed shelters — Keep fires and BBQs strictly outdoors. Never move lit or cooling coals indoors. Brief on CO symptoms and move anyone unwell to fresh air while seeking urgent medical advice.
- Contact burns from hot metal — Issue gauntlets and long tools; park hot pans on a trivet; tag handles; brief all to assume metal is hot; clear area during lifts with a spotter.
- Clothing or hair ignition near flames — Require tied-back hair and snug sleeves; avoid loose synthetics; teach “stop, drop, roll”; keep fire blanket nearby; reduce crowd density at fire edge.
- Allergen error or cross-contact — Keep allergen matrix at servery; label dishes; use dedicated utensils; brief staff; escalate suspected reactions immediately.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Open Fire/Cooking 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
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Can I edit a saved assessment?
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