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Cooking on Open Fire Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for cooking on open fire in youth group 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 on open fire in youth group settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances self-reliance and independence in outdoor settings.
Builds confidence through the successful preparation of meals in a natural environment.
Promotes teamwork and cooperation in meal preparation.
Teaches outdoor cooking skills and fire management techniques.
Encourages problem-solving when dealing with outdoor cooking challenges.
Typical hazards & measures
Dehydration
— Remind participants to stay hydrated, especially when exposed to heat from both the fire and the sun. Regular water breaks should be scheduled, and participants should be encouraged to carry water bottles and drink frequently throughout the activity.
Burns from improper fire extinguishing
— Ensure participants understand how to fully extinguish a fire before leaving the area. Use water to douse the flames, stir the ashes, and repeat the process to ensure no embers remain. Designate a leader to check the area before leaving the site.
Crowding around the fire
— Limit the number of participants around the fire to avoid overcrowding. Set up clear boundaries, and assign turns for approaching the fire. Participants should not be allowed to lean over or sit too close to the flames, especially during cooking.
Toasting food
— Supervise participants closely while toasting food over the fire. Limit the number of people near the fire at any one time, and ensure they use long-handled tools. Teach proper toasting techniques to avoid over-exposure to the heat or accidental burns.
Burns from hot ashes
— After cooking, allow sufficient time for ashes and coals to cool down before cleaning. Use water to fully extinguish any remaining embers, and only handle the ashes once they are cold. Ensure participants are aware of the risks and do not disturb the fire prematurely.
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