Production Risk Assessment AUB

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Scenery

• Is all scenery safely constructed and fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all uprights safely braced and weighted?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all fabrics flame retardant?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all weight bearing platforms safe for use and braced correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all scaffolding safe and inspected daily?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Costumes, Make-Up and Props

• Are all props safe and fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there weapons or firearms used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the Local Authorities approved use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all costumes safe and fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all make-up safe and fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have all performers been patch tested for allergies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trips Slips and Falls

• Is the auditorium free from trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the stage free from trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are the wings and backstage area free from trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there cloths, mops and cleaning materials available on site in order to swiftly deal with spillages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise Levels

• Are there excessive noise levels used in the production? Eg loud sound cues or machinery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have operators been briefed to warn cast and crew before testing levels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrics

• Are all electrical leads undamaged and fit for purpose?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all cable runs secure and taped down?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are all electrical circuits safely loaded?<br>

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Has all equipment and electrical appliances been PAT tested?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the working light for fit up and strike period sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Use of Fire or Pyrotechnics

• Are there any pyrotechnics or fire used in the production?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details

  what?

  where?

• Is there a trained crew member supervising the firing of pyros at a safe distance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all performers aware of the danger?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 2m clear distance around the pyro when fired?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the Local Authorities been informed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there use of fire or smoking in the production?

  when?

• If so - are there adequate control measures in place to extinguish flames?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Special Effects

• Are there any special effects used in the production? Eg Strobe lighting smoke, haze or flashes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there warning notices for the audience on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there warning notices for the audience on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all performers and crew been made aware and warned of the use of special effects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scene Changes

• Have all crew been briefed on the order and method of scene changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate light on stage for the scene change crew to see each other, the scenery, and floor markings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the scene changes been rehearsed in an orderly fashion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can anyone's hair, clothing, costume or other materials become entangled with moving parts of the stage equipment whilst in motion?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Rigging

• Is there any flown scenery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the venue been warned of the working load on the suspension points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all suspension points bolted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable stage hardware used?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is weight evenly distributed between suspension points?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are cables or ropes suitable for the weight load?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a rated safety cable attached to each piece of flown scenery?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have the operators been briefed to warn cast and crew when scenery is flown in or out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working at Height

• Is there a requirement to work at height above 2 metres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all ladders and work platforms been inspected and tested for safe use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there suitable handrails on platforms to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Provision

• Is there suitable first aid provision on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all cast and crew been briefed on what to do in the case of an incident needing first aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention and Evacuation

• Has the venue sufficient fie exits for the size of audience? - One exit per fifty audience members.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits free from obstruction, clear, lit, and suitably marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the cast and crew been briefed on a fire evacuation plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the audience be briefed on the fire evacuation plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable fire extinguishers available for use in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers, hydrants and hoses clear and accessible.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Clearing of Rubbish

• Are there enough bins around the working area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bins emptied daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Can anyone be injured by hazards caused by manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the load-in and load-out crews been briefed on manual handling hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A