| Trip hazard / Available space | - Young people to be grouped onto specific tables / into specific areas.
- Young people to be discouraged from moving around the room unnecessarily.
- Hyett Education session leader to ensure that any extension leads are covered, secured and/or beyond the activity area.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| 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.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| Choking hazard | - Encourage young people to ask for help when separating electrical components or any other components that may be difficult.
- Young people to be reminded never to use their mouths to separate components.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| Battery burn / fire / electrical shock | - AA rechargeable batteries to be checked by the session leader to ensure no damage, bulging or cracks.
- Hyett Education session leader to ensure safe storage and proper charging of batteries.
- As all batteries are of AA type, there is no risk of electrical shock. No mains electricity is used.
| Low | Ongoing and on the day of the event |
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| Trapped / pinched fingers | - Hyett Education to provide a clear demonstration of how to connect/disconnect electrical components.
- Correct use of motors/attachments to be demonstrated to minimise the risk of fingers being pinched or caught in moving components.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| Spinning / "lift off" components | - If "lift off" rotors or spinning fan components are part of the workshop, an additional safety briefing to be provided, and young people directed to keep clear of the launch path and not to lean over spinning parts.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| Use of iPads | - Clear demonstration of key apps on the iPad to be provided by the session leader (used to create an eBook in the in-depth format).
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| Liquids | - Young people to be asked to place any water bottles well away from equipment for the workshop.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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| 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.
| Low | On the day of the event |
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