Daily Checklist/Risk Assessment

[helenlc]

I have been reading up on risk assessments - what more does a girl do on a Sunday night?!

I have a Daily Checklist that I use already and most of what is on here is suggested for a Risk Assessment, of the house at least. I have on my Daily Cheklist such things as Stairs and floors clear and clean, towels out, (my children's) small things/toys put away, all windows locked, keys available at adult height etc.

If I rename my Checklist as Daily Risk Assessment, do you think this will do? It seems silly for me to carry out a risk assessment of the house when I do it really anyway, just under a different name.

Thanks

[shelly04]

Hi there,

I have also got nothing better to do than risk assessments all day today, could a be cheeky and ask you for a copy of your daily checklist have been trying to look for one - no luck. You will be helping alot. Risk assessments are driving me mad.

Shellyxx

[cherry]

Would this help?

http://www.bromleycma.org.uk/eyfs/risk.html

[miffy]

There used to be one on the bromley site Shelly - in the other downloads section.

Miffy xx

[helenlc]

No problem, Shelly. Will send on later as off on school run now!

[sarah707]

If I rename my Checklist as Daily Risk Assessment, do you think this will do? It seems silly for me to carry out a risk assessment of the house when I do it really anyway, just under a different name.

Thanks

Sounds fine to me!

[PixiePetal]

Sounds just like my daily one.
Clear up after my teenagers really! Clean towels, check soap etc room by room walkabout.

[helenlc]

Back again. I think I have worked out how to attach my checklist which is now my risk assessment!!

I made it myself so there are no copyright issues etc. Please feel free to use and adapt it as it suits.

My son and daughter's rooms upstairs are registered, hence they are on there. But I only ever tick those off if I have over 5s that are allowed upstairs.



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[marion123]

here are mine 


Risk Assessment Daily
Emergency
Is the fire blanket accessible?
Have smoke alarms be tested?
Are contact numbers close by? hand
First Aid
Is the travel first aid kit restocked?
Is the main first aid kit restocked & accessible?
Outings
Are pushchair straps clean?
Are seat units clean?
Are brakes working correctly?
Are reigns or wrist straps clean & available?
Is changing bag stocked?
Garden
Is the pool cover in place?
Is sea-saw in good working order?
Has garden been checked for animal faeces?
Are all plants safe?
Is the garden furniture safe?
Is the gate locked?
Are all wheeled toys safe?
Is the garden shed locked?
Living & Play Area
Is the highchair clean?
Are all kitchen surfaces cleaned?
Are radiators at correct temperature?
Are stair gates in place?
Are cupboard locks in place?
Are all plug sockets covered?
Are all flexes from plugs in accessible to children?
Are bins clean and covered?
Are all knives out of reach?
Are unused kitchen appliances turned off?
Is the dishwasher closed?
Are toys clean?
Is the alcohol out of reach?
Is front door secure?
Is back door secure?
Are children’s towels clean & accessible?
Are nappy sacks available?
Is changing mat clean? Risk Assessment



Room Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
All rooms
Electric sockets covered
Window and low level glass
Cords on blinds and curtains
Trailing wires and cables
Flooring
Entrance/Hall

Front door lockable
Stairs and banisters
shoes
Meter cupboard
Smoke alarm
Lounge and Dinning Room

Alcohol
Fires and heaters
Toys and Resources
Harness on highchair
Kitchen

Knives and sharp implements
cooker
Dangerous substances
Dishwasher
Fire Blanket
Fridge (food correctly stored)
Bathroom/Toilet

Medicines
First Aid Box
Cleaning materials
Locks on doors
Bedrooms
Windows (upstairs restrictors)
Garden

Gates and Fences
surfaces
Play equipment
Tools and equipment
plants
Washing lines
Animal faeces
sheds

[shelly04]

Hi Marion123/Helenlc,

These are just what I'm looking for. Thank you both for your help. Much appreciated.

Shelly
xx

[marion123]

any time

[marion123]

has any one else done a risk assessment for shaving foam? this is mine

RISK ASSESSMENT; Shaving Foam


Be aware

* Children must be supervised at all times.
* Children not to put hands or foam in mouth.
* Shaving foam for sensitive skin to be used.
* Be aware of children’s allergies.


Action

* Follow instructions on can.
* If eaten check children’s skin for reaction.
* Rinse out mouth with water
* Wash face
* Wash hands after use

[roliemo]

Sorry to be negative but shouldn't shaving foam be put away as part of your daily checklist of your bathroom?

Saying that this whole risk assessment business is getting totally out of hand. Oh to go back to minding where common sense was all that was needed.

[sarah707]

Sorry to be negative but shouldn't shaving foam be put away as part of your daily checklist of your bathroom?

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Our local childminding group which meets in the sure start centre regularly uses shaving foam as a sensory experience for children.

It is just one of a range of things children might enjoy exploring, especially if you do not feel food is appropriate.

The Eyfs says we must risk assess everything a child comes into contact with so if you are going to use shaving foam for activities, it must have a RA

That is great Marion, thank you for sharing!

[margimum]

I think Marion 123 probably uses shaving foam for activities, such as mark making. some of these activities do leave me a bit flabbergasted though!

[FizzysFriends]

I think Marion 123 probably uses shaving foam for activities, such as mark making. some of these activities do leave me a bit flabbergasted though!

The Lo's I have love shaving foam.

[It's a small world]

Helenlc

Mine is just like yours a checklist - ( but I have adapted mine like Sarah to have one A4 sheet displaying a month. I have 5 boxes (weeks) and 25boxes (days) so just tick .do we have to note any actions taken on this form too...not much room left !!!!

Anyway my question is that I have check garden equipment etc on daily sheet but if weather not good and we don't go out does it matter if a box doesn't get ticked every day..Not sure about doing a monthly one as going in the garden is as and when the weather is good???

Think I have got my head around this RA now...

[carlen222]

here are mine 


Risk Assessment Daily
Emergency
Is the fire blanket accessible?
Have smoke alarms be tested?
Are contact numbers close by? hand
First Aid
Is the travel first aid kit restocked?
Is the main first aid kit restocked & accessible?
Outings
Are pushchair straps clean?
Are seat units clean?
Are brakes working correctly?
Are reigns or wrist straps clean & available?
Is changing bag stocked?
Garden
Is the pool cover in place?
Is sea-saw in good working order?
Has garden been checked for animal faeces?
Are all plants safe?
Is the garden furniture safe?
Is the gate locked?
Are all wheeled toys safe?
Is the garden shed locked?
Living & Play Area
Is the highchair clean?
Are all kitchen surfaces cleaned?
Are radiators at correct temperature?
Are stair gates in place?
Are cupboard locks in place?
Are all plug sockets covered?
Are all flexes from plugs in accessible to children?
Are bins clean and covered?
Are all knives out of reach?
Are unused kitchen appliances turned off?
Is the dishwasher closed?
Are toys clean?
Is the alcohol out of reach?
Is front door secure?
Is back door secure?
Are children’s towels clean & accessible?
Are nappy sacks available?
Is changing mat clean? Risk Assessment



Room Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
All rooms
Electric sockets covered
Window and low level glass
Cords on blinds and curtains
Trailing wires and cables
Flooring
Entrance/Hall

Front door lockable
Stairs and banisters
shoes
Meter cupboard
Smoke alarm
Lounge and Dinning Room

Alcohol
Fires and heaters
Toys and Resources
Harness on highchair
Kitchen

Knives and sharp implements
cooker
Dangerous substances
Dishwasher
Fire Blanket
Fridge (food correctly stored)
Bathroom/Toilet

Medicines
First Aid Box
Cleaning materials
Locks on doors
Bedrooms
Windows (upstairs restrictors)
Garden

Gates and Fences
surfaces
Play equipment
Tools and equipment
plants
Washing lines
Animal faeces
sheds

so do you actually tick the boxes every day? as i do all these things but dont actually document anything, i guess im supposed to? its just such a waste of paper!!! ahh!!! xx

[little miss chatterbox]

do we have to get parental permission for using shaving foam etc? have been putting it off because i've been worried about skin reactions.

do you let parents know you're using it, get their permission or do you just do it?

Thanks

[carlen222]

i used it the other week there mixed with glue to make a foamy snow substance to put onto snowflakes, we dont ask permission to use paint or play dough etc (well i dont) so i just risk assessed it xx