Risk Assessment

1. Knife

How is this a risk?

Using not just one but an array of knives is a risk because we could severely cut ourselves open with the knives. Also, even though this outcome is not very likely to happen, if someone was misusing the knives, then it could lead to severe injuries, even possibly death.

Likelihood of us hurting ourselves: 4

Severity rating: 4

How to stop ourselves from misusing the knives

To stop ourselves from misusing the knives and hurting ourselves, we will put one member of our group in charge of the knives, so no one that doesn't need to touch/use the knives won't grab one of them and injure themselves.

2. Ice Knife

How is this a risk?

Albeit this knife not being as sharp as the kitchen knife, it could still heavily damage someone as the knife is very heavy.

Likelihood of us hurting ourselves: 2

Severity rating: 2

How to stop ourselves from hurting ourselves

Just like the kitchen knife, we will put one member of our group in charge of the ice knife so other members who don't need use the ice knife don't hurt themselves on it.

3. Candles

How is this a risk?

When the candle is lit, we could accidentally or unknowingly burn ourselves from the flame. Also, if close to any flammable objects, could possibly burn down a room in the house.

Likelihood of us hurting ourselves: 3

Severity rating: 4

How to stop ourselves from burning ourselvesTo stop ourselves from burning not just ourselves, but others in the household, we will move all the candles away from any flammable objects, such as curtains, so nothing burns in the room. Also, we will put one person in charge of the candles so no one goes near them unnecessarily.

4. Fire

How is this a risk?

As we are using fire outside, the weather outside could be highly windy. So if the wind were to blow in our direction, the fire will also blow in our direction, which could make it easier for us to burn ourselves.

Likelihood of us hurting ourselves: 3

Severity rating: 3

How to stop ourselves from burning ourselves

To make sure everyone is safe from the fire, all members of the group will have to keep a reasonable distance away once the fire is lit and burning. Also, when the fire is about to be lit, only one member of the group will go towards the paper to light it so no other group members get severely hurt.