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Activity risk assessment

Early Engineers Express risk assessment

Assessed for
Nursery–Y2 (ages 3–7)
Equipment
LEGO Duplo track, bridges, stations & battery push-along trains · no screens
Date of assessment
29/05/2026
Next review
May 2027
Assessor
Antony Hyett, CEO
Hazards assessed
7: 7 Low
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A4 PDF, 2 pages, signed by the assessor

Early Engineers Express risk assessment table
RiskControls / ActionsRisk LevelTiming of Action
Trip hazard / Available space
  • Children to be grouped into specific areas of the teaching space when working.
  • Children to be discouraged from moving around the room unnecessarily, with school staff present to support supervision.
  • Hyett Education session leader to ensure that any extension leads are covered, secured and/or beyond the children's activity area.
  • Any floor mats used in the session to be securely taped to the floor.
  • Duplo track, trains and builds to be kept within defined build areas and cleared from walkways before any large-scale movement of children.
LowOn the day of the event
Fire safety / evacuation
  • Equipment, cases and cables to be positioned so that exits, walkways and fire points (extinguishers and alarm call points) remain clear at all times.
  • Hyett Education session leader to make themselves aware of the venue's evacuation procedure and nearest assembly point on arrival.
LowOn the day of the event
Choking hazard
  • LEGO Duplo is large-format and designed to be safe for this age group; however, children to be supervised closely at all times.
  • Children to be reminded never to put components in their mouths.
  • Children to be encouraged to ask for help from the Hyett Education session leader or school staff when separating components that may be difficult.
LowOn the day of the event
Battery push-along trains
  • Trains are powered by low-voltage batteries (AA/AAA type), so there is no risk of electric shock.
  • Battery compartments to be secured (screw-closed) so children cannot access the batteries.
  • Hyett Education session leader to check batteries for any damage, bulging or cracks before use.
LowOngoing and on the day of the event
Trapped / pinched fingers
  • Correct handling of push-along trains and their wheels/axles to be demonstrated.
  • Children to be shown how to connect Duplo components without forcing them, to avoid pinching fingers.
LowOn the day of the event
Liquids
  • Children to be asked to place any water bottles well away from equipment for the workshop.
LowOn the day of the event
Manual handling of equipment
  • Instructors are provided with HSE guidance on manual handling and are encouraged to ask for any support or further clarification.
  • Instructors should park as close to the venue as possible, even if temporarily, for loading/unloading of equipment.
  • Use of trolleys or other aids for heavy/large items, using step-free routes where possible.
  • Break down large loads into smaller, manageable parts where possible.
  • Two-person lift for particularly heavy or awkward items.
LowOn the day of the event

Before the day

Who does what

Hyett Education supplies the activity risk assessment, while the school retains its normal on-site duties and decides how its usual consent and family-information procedures apply.

The host school or venue retains its first-aid, fire, incident-reporting and other on-site procedures. Relevant site information should be shared before delivery and on arrival.

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A4 PDF, 2 pages, signed by the assessor