Bodily Fluid Spillages During Nursery Activities

19/03/24 Risk assessment for : Fiona Cairns Ltd
Fiona Cairns Ltd

Risk Assessment for
Bodily Fluid Spillages During Nursery Activities
This Risk Assessment is an example only and must be reviewed/amended to suit your own business practices and working
environment.
Reference number RA205.
Date completed 10/09/21
Review Schedule Annually
Review date 10/09/21
Approved date
Approved by

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Hazards and controls
Hazard: Biohazards
Risk of infection from contact/exposure to biological substances.
Who can be harmed/how? Controls in place Risk rating
Staff, children & visitors Appropriate First Aid Kit Available Low Risk:
By way of infection due to Bodily Fluids Spill Kit Available Likelihood: 0/9
contact with bodily fluids A spill kit for bodily fluids c/w training is available to be Severity: 8/9
used in the event of an emergency
Disposable Plastic Apron

Single use apron/covering to protect from secretions and
bodily fluids
Eye Protection Must Be Worn
Eye wash available
Gloves Worn - EN 455 Single-Use Medical Gloves

Good Hand Washing/Hygiene Procedures Observed

Good hand washing procedures observed to reduce the
risk of skin disorders and promote good hygiene
Hazardous Spill Warning Signage

Hazardous spill warning signage in place to warn others
Hygiene Procedures in Place & Followed

Hygiene procedures in place & followed
Infection Control Procedures In Place

A robust infection control policy is in place that includes the
procedure for cleaning spillages of blood & body fluids.
These are communicated to staff
Information, instruction, supervision and training given

on hygiene
Information, instruction, supervision and training to be
provided to staff on the importance of good hygiene.
Use Of Hand Sanitisers

Use of a hand sanitiser to reduce the risk/spread of
infection

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Hazard: Chemicals
Poor storage of and exposure to hazardous substances.
Staff, children & visitors Chemicals Are Stored Securely Low Risk:
Chemicals are correctly stored in accordance with the
By way of poisoning/skin care Likelihood: 0/9
supplier & MSDS information
issues due to inadvertent use of Severity: 6/9
cleaning products COSHH assessments communicated
COSHH assessments have been communicated to relevant
employees.
Disposable Plastic Apron

Single use apron/covering to protect from secretions and
bodily fluids
Employees trained in COSHH procedures

Employees have been trained in how to use the chemicals
and the safe system of work.

Safety Data sheets

All Data sheets are up to date and current (COSHH)
Hazard: Dirty / soiled laundry items
All Staff, Children, Student / Contaminated clothing laundered Low Risk:

Pupil Contaminated clothing laundered to clean soiled clothing
Likelihood: 0/9
Risk of ill health due to exposure Disposable Plastic Apron Severity: 7/9
to bodily fluids Single use apron/covering to protect from secretions and
bodily fluids

Wash Thoroughly After Handling Soiled Clothing

Washing facilities are provided to ensure that handlers
wash thoroughly after handling soiled materials

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Hazard: Hazardous Waste
Staff, children & visitors Correct Disposal Contaminated Material Low Risk:
Contaminated material is disposed of in accordance with
Risk of ill health via infection due Likelihood: 0/9
current guidelines.
to handling hazardous waste. Severity: 7/9
Regular Waste Collection & Duty Of Care Notes Kept
Regular waste collections are made and the Duty Of Care
Notes are kept for at least 2 years
Regular waste collections are in operation
Staff trained in disposing of waste

Staff instructed to carefully handle / dispose of waste.
Hazard: Wet Floors (after spill or leak)
Staff, children & visitors Cleaning In Progress Warning Sign Displayed Low Risk: 7
Warning sign displayed to warn others in the vicinity that a
Risk of injury whilst traversing Likelihood: 1/9
cleaning activity is taking place
across wet floors Severity: 7/9
Floor Not Left Wet After Cleaning To Prevent Slips
Wet floors not left after cleaning - clean them to a
completely dry finish
Only Competent Persons Can Carry Out The Task

Only personnel with sufficient information, instruction and
training can carry out the task.
Suitable Sanitiser Used

Only suitable sanitisers used that fully remove bacteria &
compliant with BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697
Suitable Sanitising Wipes Used

Only suitable sanitisers used that fully remove bacteria &
compliant with BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697
Wet Floors Are Taken Out Of Traffic Routes

During cleaning operations, wet surfaces are kept from
traffic routes by barriers and/or signage

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Risk rating explanation
Risk ratings are calculated by considering the likelihood of an event occurring along with the severity of the potential consequence should an
accident occur. After considering existing control measures, values are assigned to the likelihood and severity from the scales below and these
figures multiplied to established the risk rating.
Highly unlikely Likely Highly likely

1 5 9
9 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81
8 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72
7 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63
6 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
5 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1 5 9 4 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
No injury / harm Minor injury / harm Fatality
3 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27
2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Severity
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Likelihood
What do your risk ratings mean?
Risk is categorised as LOW: Look to reduce risk if practicable

Risk has been categorised as MEDIUM: Begin to plan your action to reduce the risk immediately
Risk has been categorised as HIGH: Immediate action required to reduce the risk
Assessor's signature: Admin Citation Approved by signature:

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19/03/24 Risk assessment for : Fiona Cairns Ltd

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