Camp Fire Information I got the basis for this from the internet from an activity center. Check it careful before you use it yourself to make sure it covers the risks for your particular campfire. The overall risk is a score from 1 to 25, the higher the score the more dangerous the activity is. Generally a score of 25 means that someone will die each time you run the activity. Risk Existing Controls Likelihood of Risk Severity of Risk Overall Risk Additional Suggestions Sparks - people, clothing Seating arranged according to winds. Where possible suitable fuel that wont spark chosen to be used. Participants to keep a safe distance from the fire. In case of accident water buckets are to be nearby 2 2 4   Sparks - grass fires Campfire to be either off ground or in a pit larger than the fire will be. Water buckets near by. If the Grass is too dry the campfire is to be replaced by alternate activity. 1 2 2   People falling into the fire 1 Group control, seating clearly set out. Area around the fire to be kept clear of tripping hazards. Activities where there is a likely hood of falling to be carried out more than 1 person distance from the fire. 1 4 4   People falling into the fire 2 Don't light the fire until the audience is seated 1 4 4   Burns from fire and other hot objects Control of children, only leaders allowed near the fire. Area roped off 2 3 6   Smoke in eyes Seating arranged according to winds 4 1 4   Tripping in the Dark No Running. Use torches if available 2 3 6   Sandstone/flints exploding in the fire Check fire pit prior to fire being made. Seating to be arranged to be a safe distance from the fire 1 3 3   Twisting of ankles in the dark Safety brief & Group control. Use of torches to see tripping hazards. Pathways to be kept clear of tripping hazards 2 2 4   Injuries sustained when dealing with firewood Safety equipment such as Boots, gloves and glasses to be used as required. Training and the safe use if axes and saws to be implemented. In case of accident a first aid kit should be available. 2 2 4   Splinters off benches Benches checked 2 1 2 Summary: Have water buckets nearby in case of burns. Have a first aid kit available Clear the area people are going to walk over from tripping hazards Have a specified seating area, away from smoke and sparks Seating should be sound (No rocking logs to sit on?) Keep the group under control Have torches for the audience to see to get away at the end. Campfire leader or a specified designated leader to monitor the groups behaviour and watch for hazards occurring The campfire builder and campfire leader should use their experience to set safe distances from the fire for the campfire participants for seating and sketch areas.