EVENT SAFETY INSPECTION: Pre-Event

• Event Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Walk through safety inspections should be carried out immediately prior to, during and after the event. More than one inspection may be needed during the event. Using this checklist, note all defects and also note action taken. This is not an exhaustive list and care should be taken to identify any other hazards associated with the activities at the event

PRE-EVENT INSPECTION

• A Pre-event inspection should take place after site set-up is completed but before the site is opened to the public.

SITE ACCESS/EGRESS

• DEFECTS NOTED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

REMEDIAL ACTION TAKEN

• Are the entrances/exits wide enough for the number of people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff/stewards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can emergency vehicles gain access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians segregated from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are security precautions adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have adequate signs been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SITE CONDITIONS

• Is the site free from tripping hazards e.g. cables, potholes, footpath defects etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are permanent fixtures in good condition e.g. seats, fencing, signage, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Had vegetation been cut back, debris removed and the area been made safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the weather conditions created new hazards to be addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ATTRACTIONS / ACTIVITIES / STRUCTURES

• Have all structures been erected /completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all structures been inspected and approved by a competent person where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all activities/attractions sited correctly and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all activities/attractions supplied evidence of insurance and appropriate risk assessments including fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all potentially hazardous activities segregated and/or fenced as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have temporary flags/decorations been installed correctly and checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any unanticipated hazards been introduced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EVENT PROVISIONS

• Is fire fighting equipment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting in place where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have electrical supplies/equipment been checked /certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have toilets been provided where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is control centre in place and PA system working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate waste bins in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stewards in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid facilities in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT PROVISIONS

• Are any required road closures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are parking provisions in place and stewarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cones and signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A