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Hi, I'm bit confused about this question 'Explain in detail the steps involved in conducting a risk analysis on toys and what you would be checking for at each step'?
I believe correct answer is 4 steps - 1) Hazard Identification 2) Risk Assessment 3) Control Risk 4) Evaluate. Is this correct?

Hi,
Just checking to see how you went with this question as it is also one I am stuck on. I too was going to put the answer you wrote, is there anyone that can clarify this question please?

Yes, it sounds right!

Here is some more info:

Hazard Identification
Hierarchy Of Control

This will also help:

4.5 Play equipment – toys
Toys should comply with AS/NZS ISO 8142 where applicable. Educators must give consideration to the safety and age-appropriateness of all toys. Recommended safe practices include:

(a) Storing any toy or item of play equipment that contains sharp edges, sharp points or hooks, splintery surfaces, parts that crush or which has heavy moving parts, or which is capable of launching projectiles, or is damaged out of reach of young children.
(b) Ensuring that items used for toy storage do not have lids that could crush or entrap a child.
(c) Ensuring that toys or other play equipment do not contain toxic material

Ref: Safety Guidelines

I am also providing you with the list of Australian mandatory guidelines for toys: Mandatory Standards

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Lorina