task 3 - Identify hazards and possible risks to the children

Follow my answer, so far:

Planned Activity: Tin Can Toss

1. Carefully cover the cutting edge of the tin cans with tape and wrapping the cans with strong brown paper. This will avoid the children getting cut during the play and while handling the cans during the decoration (kids are to make their own tin can using coloured paper, stickers, markers).

2. Instead of just marking a line with masking tape, I would make a box where the person throwing has to remain inside and the others waiting have to remain outside. This will avoid the kids smacking one another or bumping into each other.

3. Set the table in an isolated area where other kids cannot be hit by the ball and away from windows or things that could get damaged.

4. Sunscreen and hats before the play.

5. A quick time-out in the middle of the game to drink some water and have a rest.

This Activity would require a risk management procedure. Working with the Centre’s policy and procedures and work with the staff through discussions and a ‘risk and hazard checklist’ for the day. Constantly assess and check for potential dangers.