Risk Assessments

[mikebass456]

One of the bands I play in is due to play at a multi-band outdoor event in July.

One of the requirements requested by the event organisers is a risk assessment.

Does anyone have any experience or advice on completing a risk assessment for such a gig?

All the PA, lights etc will be supplied by the event organisers, so it's just our own gear that needs to be considered..... 

[Mottlefeeder]

I busk in a band fundraising for Cancer Research UK, and we have to do risk assessments for every gig in order to be comply with their insurance requirements.

 

It's mainly common sense - 

Typical hazards are:

1) Cable routes not thought out - keep as many as possible out of the performance area.

2) Gear falling onto people - less of an issue if it isn't your PA.

3) Electric shock - test gear regularly and visually check each mains cable as you set up.

4) Audience members on stage (invited or not) - higher risk from trips and falls & probably not covered by your insurance, so no audience on stage.

5) Crowd surfing...etc

David

[SimonK]

I've got a template (see attached) that I've used in various situations before. I think it originally came from my University for research type things but I've used it for a local cricket club and various other public events. The idea is to identify potential risks, calculate the score based on probability x severity, say what you will do to mitigate the risk, and then calculate a new score post mitigation.

 

Risk Assessment Blank.docx

Edited Sunday at 16:23 by SimonK