Wet or slippery floors, Children or staff could slip, fall and injure themselves., Toys left on the floor, Someone could trip or fall, causing cuts, bruises or other injuries., Broken or damaged toys, Sharp or loose parts could cause cuts, choking or other injuries., Small objects, Babies or younger children could put them in their mouths and choke., Unsecured furniture, Shelves, cupboards or other furniture could fall onto a child., Hot drinks, A child could be burned or scalded if a drink is spilled., Electrical sockets or equipment, Children could receive an electric shock or suffer burns., Trailing electrical cables, Children or staff could trip, fall or pull equipment onto themselves., Cleaning chemicals, Children could be poisoned, burned or suffer skin/eye irritation., Unsafe outdoor play equipment, Children could fall, become trapped or suffer cuts, fractures or head injuries., Climbing equipment, Children could fall from height and injure themselves., Open or unsecured gates/doors, A child could leave the setting unnoticed or access an unsafe area., Unfamiliar visitors, An unauthorised person could gain access to children or secure areas., Food allergens, A child could experience an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis., Poor food hygiene, Children or staff could develop food poisoning or illness., Bodily fluids – blood, vomit, urine or faeces, Infections could spread between children and staff., Poor hand hygiene, Bacteria and viruses could spread quickly around the setting., Unsafe use of scissors or craft equipment, Children could cut or otherwise injure themselves or another child., Sun and hot weather, Children could suffer sunburn, dehydration or heat-related illness., Trips and outings, Children could become separated from the group, be involved in an accident or encounter unfamiliar hazards.

Early Years - Hazards and Risks

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