Name of
activity /
event /
location
Duplo/Lego Challenge Date of risk assessment 02/09/2026 Name of who undertook this risk assessment A R
Date of next review 02/03/2027

Hazard Identified? /
Risks from it?
CategoryWho is at risk?How are the risks already controlled?
What extra controls are needed?
What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled?
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage.
Risk – the chance of it happening.
Category to help organise risksYoung people,
Leaders,
Visitors?
Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it.
For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.
Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review.
Behaviour: overexcitementCreative ZoneAll PresentPre-activity briefing will advise participants of the expectations for behaviour during the activity. Any participant unable to follow this, will have a discussion with the Leader in charge of safety who will decide if they are safe to continue. The Big Birthday Adventure code of conduct will be followed at all times. Expectations and rules for each part of the activity will be clearly explained by volunteers in charge of groups prior to any transition.

Choking
Creative ZoneYoung People
Leader in Charge will provide a safety briefing prior to the start of the activity. Squirrels will use Duplo to minimise the risk of choking. All sections will be reminded NOT to put duplo/lego in/near their mouths. Leader in Charge will monitor behaviour throughout and stop the activity if necessary. Any duplo/lego which has been in a young person's mouth will be separated from the set and fully sanitised before being re-added. Should choking occur, Leaders should start First Response protocol for choking and ScoutMed should be immediately alerted.