Name of activity / event / location	Milk bottle boats	Date of risk assessment	17/08/2026	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	I W
		Date of next review	17/02/2027

Hazard Identified? / Risks from it?	Category	Who 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 risks	Young 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.
Cuts from scissors.	STEM Zone	Young People	Always supervise while using scissors. Talk about scissor safety before completing the task.
Small craft materials causing choking.	STEM Zone	Young People	Avoid very small loose items where appropriate. Supervise children and remind them not to put materials in their mouths.
Hot glue / glue guns causing burns.	STEM Zone	All involved	Children should not use hot glue guns unless specifically authorised and directly supervised.
Children leaning over/into water	STEM Zone	All involved	Place testing containers at a safe height and establish clear boundaries. Supervise children closely.