Risk Assessment Example

In the video above we talk about some of the potential hazards associated with using a party popper. We will use this risk assessment example to practice creating a risk assessment document.

Additional information

Party poppers are classed as indoor fireworks in some countries and are subject to legal regulation (including in the UK). One key point is that they must not be dismantled and CLEAPSS guidance PS81 specifically states ‘do not isolate the explosive charge’.

Risk Assessment Template

You may have come across a risk assessment template from your own workplace or one provided by the school or group you volunteer with. Feel free to use those. If not, please use this risk assessment template. This is the one we use for practical activities delivered as part of the Glasgow Science Festival.

This task is to complete a risk assessment for using a party popper. You’ll then share your completed document on the risk assessment Padlet. Padlet is an online pin-board and will allow you to see other learners’ risk assessments and compare them to your own. Padlet is an online pin-board and will allow you to see other learners’ risk assessments and compare them to your own. Padlet is a third-party website we are using for this activity. You do not need to register an account to post to Padlet. Guidance on how to use Padlet. Padlet Terms and Content Policy.

Remember that risk is to both the participant and the person delivering an activity. You may wish to embellish the activity, for example by considering what event the party popper is being used at, who with, and the location.

Task

1. Complete a risk assessment for the party popper.
2. Share your risk assessment to the risk assessment Padlet. Please remove any personal information before uploading your file.
3. Select two other risk assessments to read through.
4. Use the comments feature on the Padlet post to highlight two good things about the risk assessment you are reviewing, and one way it might be improved.