Writing Risk Assessments is a practical safety lesson designed to help learners understand the importance of identifying hazards and managing risk before carrying out scientific experiments. Using real‑life and science‑based scenarios, students learn the difference between hazards and risks, how to assess likelihood and severity, and how to reduce risk through appropriate control measures. The lesson builds essential safety awareness and decision‑making skills for practical science and everyday situations.
How To Use
- Begin with a discussion on the difference between a hazard and a risk, using everyday examples to encourage participation.
- Use scenario images to help learners identify hazards, assess risks, and consider who could be harmed and how.
- Introduce a science practical (live or video) and pause at key points for students to note hazards, risks, and control measures.
- Guide learners to complete a risk assessment using the provided template, working individually or in small groups.
- Finish with a plenary discussion where learners share their assessments and reflect on why risk assessments are important for safety.