Risk Assessment - can somebody please check this for me?

[balloon]

Hi

Just trying to put my risk assessments down into black and white (I do them mentally every time we go out)

This one is for the local park (2 streets away), can somebody/some people please have a quick look and see if I've made any glaring errors/missed anything out.

I've tried to do it for all under eights on one sheet rather than do one for the babies and one for the after school kiddies, does it work alright or should I do it separately?

Any advice appreciated as always, many thanks

RISK ASSESSMENT: ******* ROAD PARK
Potential hazards:

Crossing minor roads & walking along main road (babies in buggy, young children use walking reins on inside of path, older children hold hands on inside of path).

Safety of park equipment (check all equipment prior to children using it)

Animal faeces in park (check as far as possible, continue to be observant during visit)

Antisocial people/animals in park (leave immediately)

Stranger Danger – watch all children all of the time, do not leave them near strangers, teach older children about stranger danger in a way which will not frighten them).

Dogs on route (keep young children away, teach older children all dogs are not friendly)

Unexpected bad weather (take coats/waterproofs)

Muddy/Slippery when wet (wellies if possible, walk instead of running)



Other things to take into account:

Children/adult falling over / hurting themselves (First aid kit)

Emergency Contacts (mobile phone)

Children thirsty/hungry (take baby bottles/drinks and snacks)

Wet/muddy children (spare clothing if applicable)

Keep children warm/cool (ensure they are dressed appropriately for the weather)

[ajs]

i also put what i may need with me
fully charged mobile phone
nappy bag with children's emergency numbers in etc

otherwise it looks good to me others may come with more ideas though

ignore what i said i must have missed that you had allready put emergency contacts and mobile phone sorry

[balloon]

No , it's great that you mentioned it!! I had completely forgotten to write down nappies!!! (I wouldn't have forgotten to take them though, lol!)

Thanks!

[balloon]

Has anybody else got any suggestions please? Or is that all there is to it?

Thanks for reading.

[breezy]

What about ensuring children are using the play equipment appropriately?
I do that as I mind older ones who think climbing frames are for various circus acts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!