Name of activity / event / location	Forensic Challenge	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.
Ink getting in eyes.	STEM Zone	Young People	Use washable, non-toxic ink. Explain that ink must not be touched to faces or eyes. Supervise children throughout.
Ink being swallowed.	STEM Zone	Young People	Use non-toxic ink and explain that materials must not be put in mouths. Maintain appropriate supervision.
Ink transferred onto clothing.	STEM Zone	All Present	Protect tables and encourage children to keep ink pads on the work surface. Provide wipes/tissues.
Germs from sharing equipment.	STEM Zone	Young People	Avoid sharing items that are placed near the face or mouth. Clean reusable equipment after use and encourage hand washing.