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Venue Name
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Venue Address
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Venue Location
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Conducted on
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Duration of event
- 1 day
- 2 days
- 3 days
- 4 days
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
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Prepared by
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Short description of works taking place
Risk Rating
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What is the level of risk before controls are implemented
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What is the level of risk once controls have been implemented
People at risk of work activity?
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Indicate who might be harmed as a result of the activity being carried out.
- Wildanet colleagues carrying out the works
- Wildanet colleagues close to activity
- Everyone in the venue
- Members of the public close to activity
Hazards Identified and control measures implemented
COVID 19 - Risk of life changing / fatal injuries as a result of contracting/spreading the virus.
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Have all colleagues taken the necessary precautions they feel fit to not only protect themselves, but also others attending the event to minimise the risk of catching or spreading the virus? - (Colleagues are to acquire their own masks if they wish to wear one). <br>
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Are colleagues aware that if they are feeling ill or have COVID or flu symptoms, that they are to inform their line manager and not attend the event?
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Is there a sufficient supply of hand sanitiser or cleaning products available to allow colleagues to maintain a high level of personal hygiene?<br>
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Are colleagues aware or been made aware of the COVID symptoms as listed below? 1. A high temperature, fever or chills. <br>2. A new / continuous cough. <br>3. A loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste. <br>4. Shortness of breath. <br>5. Feeling tired or exhausted. <br>6. Aching body. <br>7. Headache. <br>8. Sore throat. <br>9. Blocked or runny nose. <br>10. Loss of appetite. <br>11. Diarrhea. 12. Feeling sick or being sick.
Venue Cleanliness - risk of catching or spreading viruses such as COVID
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Will the event be taking place inside a venue?
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Has the event Co-ordinator carried out an inspection of the venue to ensure the cleanliness is satisfactory?
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Have any issues highlighted in the inspection been reported to the building management team?
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Have the issues been addressed and closed out? (if no ensure room is cleaned before setting up).
Weather Conditions (High Winds) - (Risk of injury through being struck by flying debris)
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Where the event involves the use of a Gazebo and / or flags, is there a sufficient amount of kentledge (weights) being used to ensure the items are suitably secured in place?
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Provide pictures to evidence items are suitably secured.
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Do not continue until the correct securing methods have been provided.
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Has the event Co-ordinator or team leader checked the weather forecast to ascertain whether there are high winds expected? (if high winds are expected (25mph) flags and Gazebo's are not to be setup).
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Have colleagues been informed that should the weather worsen during the event and wind speeds increase, that all loose items such as flags poles and the gazebo will be taken down and securely stored as a precaution?
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Has the event coordinator ensured that no additional signs have been attached to a Gazebo or flag pole which could act as a sail increasing the wind loading.
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Are all colleagues wearing the appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.?
Weather Conditions (High/Low Temperatures)
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Have arrangements been made to limit time spent in direct sunlight and to use shade wherever possible.?
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Is drinking water available?
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Are colleagues wearing suitable sunscreen and have hats/umbrellas available for use if required?
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Is the area in which the event is to be setup (outside), clear of any snow or ice and safe to continue?
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Where the conditions are very cold, do colleagues have sufficient warm clothing and the availability of hot drinks?
Manual Handling (Setting up stands and tables) - Risk of Musculoskeletal injuries)
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Have all colleagues completed manual handling training via the ihasco training suite?
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Have items that need to be manually handled by colleagues been suitably assessed to determine whether the item can be safely lifted or not?
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Have colleagues been made aware that they are not to lift any items which are beyond their personal capabilities?
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Is there a need to move heavy items which are too heavy to incorporate a 2-person lift? If yes then mechanical means of lifting will be required.
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Have all items that need to be manually handled by colleagues been suitably assessed to determine whether the item can be safely lifted or not.
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Are colleagues wearing suitable footwear so to minimise the risk of injury should items be dropped or catch the foot, and that no open footwear is to being worn.
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Have colleagues been reminded to report any injuries or incidents to their line managers on the same day they occurred via the bamboo reporting system.
Storage of equipment in vehicles
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Where equipment has been stored in a vehicle, has this been suitably secured to prevent against items becoming flying objects in the event of a traffic incident?
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Have colleagues be reminded that care should be taken when opening the vehicle door where the equipment is stored, with assistance from a colleague where required, to avoid items falling out and causing harm or damage?
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Where anchor points are available in the boot of a vehicle, have these been used to secure loads?
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Is the load suitably secured by not having straps?
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Do not drive the vehicle and contact your manager.
First Aid - Welfare
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Is a suitable sized, fully stocked First Aid kit available at the event?
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Have colleagues familiarised themselves with the venues first aid procedures and location of first aid provisions along with any trained first aiders.
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Is there a suitably qualified first aider?
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Do all members of the events team know where the nearest defibrillator is located? (provide details)
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Do a member of the events team hold a first qualification such as the 1-day emergency first aid or the 3-day first aid at work.
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Are the welfare facilities at the venue suitable for colleagues with hot and cold running water and hand cleaning provisions available?
Fire
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When an event is taking place in a venue, has a fire plan been displayed to inform colleagues of fire point locations and emergency exits?
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Are adequate arrangements in place to ensure all attendees at the event are able to evacuate the premises in a timely and safe manner.?
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Is there a sufficient number of fire wardens present throughout the duration of the event to ensure the evacuation process is safely managed?
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Have checks been made to ensure any equipment used during the event does not obstruct any of the emergency access routes or fire exits.?
Slips, Trips & Falls
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Are all floor coverings and access/egress points such as stairs door openings in a good state of repair with no loose or raised areas.?
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Are the ground conditions underfoot suitable with no additional hazards introduced such as Ice, Snow or Mud etc?
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Is the equipment setup/installed by colleagues in a good state of repair and positioned in such away so not to cause obstruction or incorporate a tripping hazard? <br>
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Measures in place to ensure that a good level of cable management is maintained at all times?
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Are all colleagues wearing suitable footwear?
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Have colleagues been made aware to maintain a high standard of housekeeping and ensure all waste is removed and placed in bins provided?
Use of Electrical Equipment
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Are mains powered appliances being used at the event?
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Have all appliances got an up-to-date PA Test (annually)?
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Are all cables suitable placed so not to cause a tripping hazard or allow the cables to be accidently damaged leaving exposed live wires?
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Is all electricidal equipment in good working order with no obvious signs of damage?
Serving/Preparing of hot drinks and food? Associated risks - Scolding / Burns
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Will colleagues be required to serve/prepare food and drinks?
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Have the necessary warning signs been displayed where deemed necessary such as "HOT SURFACE"?
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Where hot water dispensers are being used (Burco boiler), have they been firmly secured to prevent them from being accidently knocked over and releasing boiling hot water?
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Will all food and drinks being prepared in the venue by the colleagues, be carried out away from members of the public?
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Have all colleagues been informed that hot water dispensers must not be moved whilst still containing hot water.
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Are arrangements in place to deal with any food or liquid spills to help minimise the risk of slips by way of warning signage and cleaning products.
Moving vehicles - (Risk of life changing / fatal injuries as a result of being struct by vehicles)
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Has the stand been located in a safe position away from moving vehicles?
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Do colleagues have the correct level of high visibility clothing for when they are required to work in areas where moving vehicles are present or need to unload a vehicle in the carriageway.
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Have colleagues been reminded to use walkways provided within the venue car park and not to walk in areas used by motor vehicles. Should colleagues need to walk in an area shared with vehicles then they must walk towards the oncoming traffic.
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Are there any other hazards present which have not been covered within this risk assessment. if so, please provide details of the hazard and the controls implemented to suitably manage the risk to an acceptable level.
Managing bouncy castles
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Will a bouncy castle be used at the event?
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If the play equipment has been hired, has a Professional Inflatable Play Association’ (PIPA) tag or Document of Conformity provided to show they comply with British Standard BS EN 14960, been provided by the hire company?
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Do not use until information has been provided by the hire company.
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Are the wind speeds expected to be in excess of 24 mph (38 kph).
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Do not use inflatable until wind speeds have dropped to a safe level.
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When using the inflatable outside, all the anchor points must be used and with metal ground stakes at least 380 mm long and 16 mm wide, with a rounded top. They should have a welded metal 'O' or 'D' ring fitted to the end.
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Do not use until correct sized ground stakes are provided.
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All inflatables must have at least 6 anchor points. The operator manual will tell you how many there should be, and you should check to ensure they are all still in place and have not been removed.
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Are the required number of anchor points in place and in good working condition?
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Do not use.
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Are the ropes used to secure the inflatable in good condition and not stretched, frayed or rotten. Never use improvised tow ropes, eg bungee cord.
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Do not use until new ropes have been fitted.
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Where the inflatable has been hired, has the hire company provided evidence of the inflatable receiving an annual inspection?
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Do not use until evidence of annual inspection has been provided.
Signatures
Team Leader signature
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Team Leader name and signature
Team members signatures (as requested)
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Please sign to confirm you have read and understand the content of this risk assessment.
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Team member 1
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Team member 2
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Team member 3
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Team member 4
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Team member 5
