Risk Assessment Form
Department: All / Service: / Reference:Activity: Lunchtime Supervision (Dining Hall) / Site: Schools
People at Risk:
School & Kitchen Employees, Pupils & Members of the Public / Additional Information:
Lunchtime Supervisory Staff - LSS
Name of Person Completing Form: .…………..Job Title:……………….………………...... Date:……..………… / Review Date:…………..…
Risk Evaluation
Hazard / Risk / Initial Rating(L, M, H,) / Existing Control Measures / Final Rating
(L, M, H,) / Additional Action Required (action by whom and completion date) /
Food debris & liquids. / Slips, trips and falls. / H / Floor cleaning regime suitable for flooring.
Supervisory ratios adhered to Training for LSS in Basic Health and Safety.
Spill equipment available for urgent clean up/Signs available for use where appropriate.
Sensible shoe policy for staff.
Barrier mats to prevent ingress of rain or snow. Areas to stand & drip.
Minimise entry to kitchen or other higher risk areas. / Consider regular deep clean – depending on flooring type.
Canopies can be useful
Pupils playing/horseplay. / Staff tripping/being knocked over. / M / Supervisory ratios adhered to.
Training for LSS in Behaviour Management.
Segregation of pupils from different age groups where possible.
Table monitors could be employed who could report spillages.
Bacteriological infection/Food Poisoning.
Allergies / Stomach upset/Illness. / L / Training for LSS in Basic Food Hygiene. Table surfaces are sanitised.
Strategies in place to deal with special diets & allergic reaction.
Clothing to be laundered to ensure it is reasonably hygienic. / This could be cascaded training by Food Team Coordinator or perhaps the Unit Manager.
Tripping hazards. / Trailing cables.
Door stops. / L / Minimise use of extension cables.
Doors modified. / Additional sockets required.
Owners: Northumberland County Council
Issue: 2.0 / Page 1 of 2 / Author: Corpoarte Health and Safety Team
Date: October 2013
Risk Assessment Form