Econet Risk Assessment [Base Document] Assessment: Event - General Scope: Activity [Event]
Assessment Summary: Event - General;
Event - General Last updated: 26/06/2022 12:32:50	Typical uncontrolled outcomes Crush injuries; back strains; minor cuts and bruises; abuse of trust; distressed children and adults; verbal abuse; exhaustion and fainting	Typical groups at risk Volunteers; general public
	Hazards Contact with moving vehicles in car parking areas Display collapse Slips, trips and falls Children and young people becoming separated from parents Handling displays, generators, tables and other equipment Unsupervised access to children Fire and bomb threats Physical and verbal aggression from participants Distress to live exhibits Heat and physical exhaustion (volunteers)	Controls Car parking will be planned and those guiding cars in will wear hi-visibility clothing. Displays, gazebos, etc. should be assembled in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Displays, including guy ropes, must not protrude into walk ways. Highlight guy ropes. Displays should be assembled before public are admitted to site and dismantled after they depart. Information and meeting point should be provided and clearly signed. Locate loading/unloading point to minimise distances for equipment to be carried. Demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques. If available, use wheelbarrows and other handling aids to move heavier items. Ensure routes for transporting tools and materials are kept clear. Activities involving children to be in full view of others. Brief volunteers working with children on safe working practices Keep walk ways clear of rubbish, cables and other items. Check walk ways frequently throughout event to ensure no build up of rubbish. Prepare evacuation plan and brief all volunteers on its contents. Avoid volunteers working in isolation. If confronted be conciliatory, avoid aggravating situation; be prepared to walk away. Ensure all live exhibits are appropriately housed and are not caused distress by presence of participants, exposure to high temperatures, etc.. Ensure volunteers are aware of correct handling procedures for live exhibits. Ensure adequate manning by volunteers allowing for breaks. Organise rota. Provide chairs. Advise volunteers regarding appropriate clothing and availability of refreshments, particularly drink.

   Econet's Health and Safety Policy can be found at www.econetreading.org.uk/admin.

   4 November 2024 18:22 T2311054666