| Hazard |
People at risk |
Action taken |
Notes |
| Skin irritation |
Mostly younger children |
Pre-school children must be supervised by their parent or guardian. Advise people to rinse their hands in cold water when they have finished making bubbles |
Children must be supervised by an adult. Unattended children may not participate. The bubble solution is a combination of salt, baking powder, dish-washing liquid, guar gum, and water |
| Eyes stinging and irritation |
Mostly children |
Pre-school children must be supervised by their parent or guardian. Tell children not to put their fingers in their eyes. Advise people to rinse their hands in cold water when they have finished making bubbles. In the event of stinging or irritation, the affected area must be washed with water immediately by the parent or guardian |
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| Falling on slippery surface |
Staff and public |
Do not make bubbles on any surface which may become slippery when soapy water is spilt on it. Bubble show performed on surface as described in notes |
Floor protection is provided, both plastic film and fabric material. The floor is always left clean and dry. Organiser must provide a designated space for activity if done in public |
| Poking in the face with a bubble wand or hit with plastic ring on the end of the ribbon |
Smaller children |
Do not allow misbehaviour. Tell children not to swing bubble wands around. Avoid overcrowding |
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| Electrocution |
Staff and public |
Do not do this activity near electrical equipment or near trailing wires |
Bubble making is a very wet activity with lots of water – be aware of electrical hazards |
