Risk Assessment

• Summary of potential hazards                                                 

• If a balloon pops whilst inflating or moulding into shape,pick up any remnants and dispose of in a safe place 
  It is up to parents to supervise their own children when playing with balloons once they have left the balloon modeller
  


• Damaged ear drums People in very close proximity when a balloon pops 
  Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and spectators
  Do not inflate balloons close to the ears of children
  

• Internal ruptures caused by inflating balloons by mouth
  Balloon Modeller Always use a balloon pump for inflation purposes Some people have been seriously injured whilst inflating balloons by mouth. This practice is not recommended by manufacturers 
  

• Child being poked in the face with a balloon pump
  Smaller children Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and keep smaller children out of arms reach
  Do not inflate balloons close to the faces of children
  
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• Choking caused by swallowing latex from a burst balloons Younger Children = Do not give balloons directly to children under three years of age ( hand to a parent or guardian ) and Tell children not to put balloons in their mouths