Name of activity / event / location	Paper helicopters	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?	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.
Over excited participants	STEM Zone	All	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.
Cuts	STEM Zone	Young People	Demonstrate safe way to use scissors including passing them to others, handles forward. Demonstrate safe way to fold paper to avoid paper cuts. Give clear instructions about using scissors correctly and clear consequences for not doing so.
Fall from heights	STEM Zone	All	Dropping helicopters from a height should be done by the adult in charge.