1. GCSE Applied Science
Risk Assessment Proforma
Room: Date of assessment: Class:
Title of Activity
Description of Activity (including all steps)
Hazard Identification
Hazard Classification (circle the appropriate classification)
Highly flammable Flammable Asthmogenic Carcinogenic Biological agent Corrosive
Oxidising Irritant Highly toxic Toxic Harmful Explosive Radioactive No materials used
Persons at Risk (who might be harmed and how? Are there any groups especially at risk?)
Existing Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment: hands ; face ; body ; respiratory ; none
Disposal of waste: (indicate if used) Drain ; Chemical waste ; Yellow bag ; No hazard
Control measures to reduce risk
Emergency procedures (if any substance and/or procedure identified overleaf are likely to pose a
special hazard in an emergency, then describe any special information for those dealing with it.)
First Aid
Spillage (indicate if used)
Method: Neutralise/dilute ; Mop-up ; Disinfectant ; Spillage kit ; Other (describe)
Name of assessor: Signature: Date:
Name of supervisor: Signature: Date: