Risk Assessment

Production London Walks Venue Performance Space 1 Completed by Thomas David Attwood
Likelihood: Severity 1: Very unlikely 1: Very minor injury 2: Unlikely 2: Minor injury 3: May occur 3: Lost time to injury 4: Likely 4: Major injury 5: Very likely 5: Single fatality 6: Will occur 6: Multiple Fatality

Risk Factor 0-6 Low Risk factor above 6 Improve if possible

Risk Factor 7-17 Medium Risk factor above 12 Further action required

Risk Factor 18-36 High Immediate action required

Who is affected by this operation? Staff + Students + Public + Contractors Pregnant Women

Hazard Working with Electricity (Before Precautions have been taken) Description Electrocution Fire Electrical blackout Affecting Crew All in Building All in Building Likelihood Severity Risk Factor (L x S)

3 3
2

6 6
3

18 18
6

Care should be taken when working with electricity and competence shown. Only designated persons should use Lighting Dimmers & High voltage appliances in order to avoid unnecessary risks. No water or liquids should come into contact with electrical items. Food and water should be consumed within designated areas.

Hazard Working with Electricity (After Precautions have been taken) Description Electrocution Fire Electrical blackout Affecting Crew All in Building All in Building Likelihood Severity Risk Factor (L x S)

1 1
1

6 6
3

6 6
3

Hazard - Manual Handling (Before Precautions have been taken) Description Pulled muscles Dropping heavy items Injury due to trip hazards on handling route. Lacerations from sharp edges on object. Affecting crew crew crew Likelihood 4 3 4 Severity 4 5 3 Risk Factor (L x S) 16 15 12

crew

12

Strain caused by crew over stretching to reach or deposit object

12

Crew must self-assess their own capabilities and make an informed decision to gage whether they are competent and comfortable to lift objects. Route is cleared when carrying items. Always walk the route that you will take before carrying the object to check for obstructions etc. Check that the lighting is sufficient. Correct PPE is worn at all times. Visually assess the load before lifting, wear gloves if required. Store items at a reasonable height, and in a secured position.

Hazard - Manual Handling (After Precautions have been taken) Description Pulled Muscles dropping heavy items Injury due to trip hazards on handling route. Lacerations from sharp edges on object. Strain caused by over stretching to reach or deposit object Affecting crew crew crew crew crew Likelihood 2 1 4 4 4 Severity 4 5 3 3 3 Risk Factor (L x S) 12 5 12 12 12

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Hazard - Working at Height (Before Precautions have been taken) Description Objects falling from height Ladders not properly erected People falling from height Insufficient communication about work at height Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Crew Crew Crew Likelihood 3 3 3 3 Severity 6 5 6 4 Risk Factor (L x S) 18 15 18 12

Personnel may work at height with supervision Warn people in the space aware when working at height. Signs should be put up on entrances to the space making people aware of works going on. P.P.E must be worn when appropriate when people are working at height Do not allow people to work directly below persons working at height. Suitable Ladders should be used for the job. Ladders should be supervised from the ground and footed when appropriate, Brief all crew onsite about the working at height procedure. Ensure anything rigged is secured with a clamp and secondary safety chain.

Hazard - Working at Height (After Precautions have been taken) Description objects falling from height Ladders not properly erected People falling from height Insufficient communication about work at height Notes: Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Cast & Crew Cast & Crew Cast, Crew Public Likelihood 1 1 2 1 Severity 6 5 6 4 Risk Factor (L x S) 6 5 12 4

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Hazard - Fire (Before Precautions have been taken) Description Fabric or drapes caching fire electrical equipment overheating Unclear fire procedure and blocked fire exits Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Cast Crew & Audience Cast Crew & Audience Likelihood 3 2 Severity 6 6 Risk Factor (L x S) 18 12

12

Ensure Exits are clearly marked with students and staff aware of exits. Fire extinguishers should be accessible, and used only by competent users and not moved from their location Ensure Stage Lights & Electrics are recently checked and PAT tested. Ensure materials that do not adhere to the required standards are treated with flame retardants.

Hazard - Fire (After Precautions have been taken) Description Fabric or drapes caching fire electrical equipment overheating Unclear fire procedure and blocked fire exits Notes: Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Cast Crew & Audience Cast Crew & Audience Likelihood 1 1 Severity 6 6 Risk Factor (L x S) 6 6

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Hazard - Trip Hazards (Before Precautions have been taken) Description Cables Liquids Props/set Stairs Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Cast & Crew Public Cast, Crew Cast Crew & Public Likelihood 3 3 3 2 Severity 3 3 3 3 Risk Factor (L x S) 9 9 9 6

Ensure all Cables are taped down properly and avoid laying cables in public areas. In case of spillage, liquids are to be mopped up Props should be made secure.Pathways and areas surrounding potential trip hazards should be marked clearly with white tape if used in dim light. Walkways should be lit sufficiently both public areas and backstage.

Hazard - Trip Hazards (After Precautions have been taken) Description Cables Liquids Props Stairs Notes: Affecting Cast Crew & Audience Cast & Crew Public Cast, Crew Cast Crew & Public Likelihood 1 1 2 1 Severity 3 3 3 3 Risk Factor (L x S) 3 3 6 3

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