Bubble Workshop | Risk Assessment

Possible hazards relating to bubble making at events and parties. Who may be at risk and the action required to minimise the perceived risk.

Summary of potential hazards
Hazard	Who could be at risk	Action required	Notes
Skin irritation	Mainly younger children	Pre school children must be closely supervised by a parent / guardian Tell children and adults that they are playing with detergent / washing up liquid which is safe but can cause irritation Advise everyone, especially children to rinse their hands in cold water as soon as they have finished making bubbles	Children must be supervised by an adult. Unattended children make not take part
Eyes stinging, irritation	Mainly children	Pre school children must be closely supervised by a parent / guardian Tell children not to put their fingers in their eyes Advise everyone, especially children to rinse their hands in cold water as soon as they have finished making bubbles
Falling on slippery surface	Straff and public	Do not do this activity on surfaces, pavements, floors, tiled areas which may become slippery when soapy water is spilt on them.	This activity is best suited to a grassed area. Organisers should provide an enclosed space for this acitivity if it is in a public area
Child being poked in the face with a bubble wand or hit with plastic ring on the end of the ribbon	Smaller children	Do not allow horse play Tell children not to swing bubble wands round Avoid overcrowding
Electrocution	Straff and public	Do not do this activity near electrical equipment or where there are trailing wires.	Bubble making is a very wet activity with lots of water!