hazard example

Hazard & Causes	Consequences	Elimination Controls	Prevention Controls	Mitigation Controls	Likelihood	Severity	Risk
Environmental - Sunburn	Burnt skin	Do not go outdoors when UV indicator is 3 or above without barrier protection	Sunsmart clothing, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shade and monitor exposure time Staff training	Watch for signs of sunburn Treat burn immediately with cool water First Aid	Possible	Medium	Moderate
Environmental - Poisoning Medicines/ Cleaning chemicals left at child level Use of toxic/unsafe paints, dyes or play resources Regular yard/ room/ maintenance checks	Fatality Serious allergy/reaction	Replace high risk chemicals with lower risk and/or natural enviornmentally friendly alternatives	Store hazardous chemicals in locked cupboards out of reach of children Ensure all chemicals properly labelled and stored in child proof containers Remove poisonous plants/weeds Purchase child resources from reputable suppliers	First Aid Emergency Management Plans Staff training Resources like 'Nurse-on-call'	Unlikely	Severe	High

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