Name of
activity /
event /
location
Lego construction challenges Date of risk assessment 20/08/2026 Name of who undertook this risk assessment H B
Date of next review 20/02/2027

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.
Ingestion of small parts
STEM ZoneYoung People
Discourage all participants from putting anything in their mouths.

Slips, trips and falls
STEM ZoneAll
Encourage all lego to remain on provided tarpaulin to reduce stray pieces causing trip hazards.

Over excited participants
STEM ZoneAll Present
Set out clear instructions at the start of the activity about expected behaviour and clear consequences for not following these instructions. Those unable to follow instructions to observe activity until they are able to participate safely.