Anglo-Saxons - Luton Culture

Wardown Park MuseumRisk Assessment Form – Saxons BedbugsHazard Rating A = death or major injury B = injury likely to require time off work/school C = minor injuryRisk Rating 1 = extremely likely to occur 2 = likely to occur 3 slight chance of occurrenceDescription of hazardAllergic reactions whilstmixing herbsDropped objects andother resources duringhandling e.g. fragileobjects such as mixingbowlGarrotting risk – Saxonpendant charm couldpotentially form a ligature.HazardratingRiskratingControl measures - MuseumB 3 Ask children to be aware of anyallergies. Double check on day withteachers. Keep affected children awayfrom mixing bowls.C 2 Ask children to handle mixing bowlwith care and demonstrate correcttechniques.A 3 Inform children of the risk inherent intying something tight around the neck.Remind teachers to tie long lengths ofstring with none-slip knots. Scissorswill always be in the room as part ofthe activity, ensure that they are tohand.Control measures - SchoolThe herbs used include Sage, Basil,Rosemary, Olive oil. Check for allergiesInstructions to pupils to behaveappropriately when in the museum.Supervise children when pouring oil.Ensure any pupils that wear the charmleave long loops around the neck, and donot attempt to tighten the strings or formslip knots.

Wardown Park MuseumRisk Assessment Form – Saxons DiscoveriesHazard Rating A = death or major injury B = injury likely to require time off work/school C = minor injuryRisk Rating 1 = extremely likely to occur 2 = likely to occur 3 slight chance of occurrenceDescription of hazardTrips or treading on otherpupils when sitting downon the carpetDropped objects andother resources duringhandling e.g. fragileobjects such as SaxonbowlsClaustrophobia duringburial activityHazardratingRiskratingControl measures - MuseumC 2 Ask children to seat themselves withcare for those around themC 2 Ask children to handle objects withcare and demonstrate correcttechniques.C 3 Be aware that children may becomeclaustrophobic whilst covered by theblanket. Ask teachers to pick childrenwho would not be concerned byclaustrophobic environment.Control measures - SchoolInstructions to pupils to walk sensiblyand behave appropriately when in themuseumInstructions to pupils to behaveappropriately when in the museum.Supervise children when handlingobjects.Ensure that children picked fordemonstrating during Saxon burialactivity would not mind being covered bya blanket, only for a short while.