Name of activity / event / location	Egg drop challenge	Date of risk assessment	14/09/2026	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.
Falling objects during the egg drop.	STEM Zone	All Present	Only one person should drop the egg. All others should stand outside the drop zone.
Slips caused by broken eggs.	STEM Zone	All Present	Clean any spills immediately.
Falling while releasing the egg.	STEM Zone	All involved	Participants should not climb on tables or chairs. Drops should be done by leaders where needed.
Materials used causing cuts and scratches.	STEM Zone	All involved	Use scissors under supervision and review scissor safety where needed.
Small pieces becoming a chocking hazard.	STEM Zone	Young People	Supervise younger participants and ensure that all small objects are kept away from their mouths.
Allergic reaction/contact with egg.	STEM Zone	All involved	Check for egg allergies before the activity. Anyone with an allergy should avoid direct contact with egg.
Trip hazards from materials.	STEM Zone	All involved	Keep work space tidy and off of walkways.
Latex allergy	STEM Zone	All involved	Check for latex allergy on arrival. If a young person has one, then do not give them the rubber bands.