Friday, 1 July 2016

Site Specific Risk assesment

Hazard
Involved
Likelihood
Severity
Control Measures in Place
Uneven tunnel floors which could result in trips and falls
12 cast and 15 audience
Possible
Mild
  •            Cast well-rehearsed in space with a whole day rehersal in venue
  •            Pathways kept clear of all equipment
  •            Hazards clearly marked and avoided when possible
  •           Main pathway always well lit and audience accompanied by guide at all times.
  •       Warning given to audience prior to performance about wearing suitable footwear to prevent tripping
  •       Movement from scene to scene is slow
Items falling from height
12 cast and 18 audience
Very Unlikely
Medium
  •       All items are clearly marked
  •       All items at heights are fixed in properly with little chance of falling
Fire
12 cast and 15 audience
Unlikely
Severe
  • Fire extinguisher always available
  • Safety talk given by experienced tour guide
Strobe lighting




Getting lost in tunnels





Chair Breaking






12 cast and 15 audience



12 cast and 15 audience




12 cast
Possible




Likely





Possible
Medium




Mild





Medium

  •          Warning given on material and at entrance to performance
  •           Strobe restricted to 10 second intervals


  •       Ensure cast knows the way around the tunnels and guide is present in the tunnels at the same time.
  • Whole day of rehearsal in tunnels.



  •       Ensure chairs being used are safe standard for their purpose of lifting
  •       Practice with the same chairs before hand to identify and address problems