Art Activity Risk Assessment

Description of Hazard

Possible Risk of Hazard

Controls

Probability

Additional measures Required

Art Activity

Risk of injury whilst undertaking art activities

All equipment used is supervised and any necessary training is given prior to use.

If children are present they are told to behave in a sensible manner and to not play around the stairs.

If children are present they are to remain under control of parents/ teacher and or accompanying helpers at all times.

Low

Art session will be stopped if any participant /child seen behaving in a manner likely to cause injury to themselves or another.

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Toxic Exposure

Paints, solvents, glazes.

Windows in place in Gallery.

Where possible encourage tutors,to substitute harmful chemicals with less toxic alternatives.

All hazardous substances used or stored in the building are properly labeled and accompanied by relevant Safety Data Sheets.

Health and safety information provided by tutors.

PPE equipment available (gloves, mask,)

Tutors responsible for their own risk and COSH assessments for activities

Low

Staff have undertaken necessary training for COSH and health and saftey.

Injury from Tools/Equipment

Various art making tools and equipment including sharp instruments and cutting tools, presses, sewing materials.

Tools and equipment belonging to Hopton Hall Gallery/ Hopton Hall should only be used under the supervision of trained staff (tutors) or following the successful completion of a Health and Safety induction and activity risk assessment

Low

Art session will be stopped if any participant /child seen misusing equipment and  likely to cause injury to themselves or another.

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Trip/Fall Hazards

Loose cables, easel or table or equipment legs, cluttered spaces participants belongings, open storage, uneven floors

Running is not permitted in our building and clear walkways are maintained at all times

Ensure adequate lighting in all areas, especially where fine detail work is needed.

Place caution signs where spills have occurred or in areas with potential trip hazards.

Low

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Heavy Lifting

Moving artworks, easels, furniture, materials, equipment

Encourage team lifting for larger items like sculptures, canvases, and furniture.

Participants and visitors should not lift heavy objects 

Low

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Staff trained in correct lifting techniques

Stairs between floors of gallery and steps in the grounds of Hopton Hall.

Risk of tripping, slipping, falling.

If children are present they should be supervised and told to be sensible on stairs/steps.

If children are present they are to remain under control of parents/teacher and or accompanying helpers at all times.

Low

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Moving between rooms/areas where activities taking place

Risk of tripping, slipping, falling

Visitors to move around between activities sensibly. 

If children are present they are told not to run. 

If children are present they are to remain under control of teacher and accompanying helpers at all times.

Low

First Aid Kit kept at the gallery and Hopton Hall.

Working outside at Hopton Hall if hot and sunny.

Over heating

Sun burn

Dehydration

Insect bites

Recommended to only work outside for a limited amount of time.

Hats worn and drinks to be taken with if required.

If children present they should avoid direct contact with any insects they find.

If there are children present they must remain under supervision of teacher/parent  and or accompanying helpers at all times.

Low

Outside area has shaded areas.

Artists/ Teachers /parents informed in advance that if a group is to be working outside for some of the day to ensure they have suitable drinks, sun protection and hats if required.

Any child feeling uncomfortable can go inside with an accompanying adult from the school.

Garden is kept regularly mowed and is regularly checked for any insect nests.

Working outside.

Risk of tripping, slipping, falling

Everyone to move sensibly. 

If children present they are told not to run. 

Children remain under control of teacher /parent and or accompanying helpers at all times.

Low

First Aid Kit kept at Hopton Hall.

Trained first aiders amongst staff.