Appendix C Risk assessment template The following template will assist you in noting your event risks. taken the main headings from the task list at section 4 in putting the We’ve template together. When you do your evaluation, refer back to the points you have listed under each heading from your event task list. This should help you note any actions required to manage your event risks. This is general guidance on reviewing event risks. There may be other matters you need to consider for specific events. We would emphasize that you should speak to other USP departments as listed above in cases of concern or doubt. The Assurance and Compliance section will also provide advice on risk and insurance matters for you. provided some examples below to help you in putting together the risk assessment for your event. We’ve Areas to be addressed Risk Action notes Completed date VENUE RISK ASSESSMENT All incident procedures are in place Injury and/or damage. Not Communication plans for incidents and notified to appropriate persons reported as procedures were designed and notified to participants in not in place. an appropriate format Emergencies: participants not aware of contact details. Food preparation is undertaken in Illness, reputation damage etc. Providers have insurance cover/ hygienic conditions and complies with appropriate training and certification. relevant legislation Planned additional activities. Injury, loss/damage of personal Assess risks for each activity and decide property. if the activity should be included in the event agenda. Special considerations for outdoor OHS inspection indicates the event events: Avoid injuries, conditions are adequate. Reputation damage. the site will be suitable in all Alternative back-up option in case of weathers and that any inappropriate weather are in place as staging/structures will be safe in bad appropriate weather conditions; there are no trip, slip or other similar
Appendix C Risk assessment template The following template will assist you in noting your event risks. We’ve taken the main headings from the task list at section 4 in putting the template together. When you do your evaluation, refer back to the points you have listed under each heading from your event task list. This should help you note any actions required to manage your event risks. This is general guidance on reviewing event risks. There may be other matters you need to consider for specific events. We would emphasize that you should speak to other USP departments as listed above in cases of concern or doubt. The Assurance and Compliance section will also provide advice on risk and insurance matters for you. We’ve provided some examples below to help you in putting together the risk assessment for your event. Areas to be addressed Risk Action notes Completed date VENUE RISK ASSESSMENT All incident procedures are in place and notified to appropriate persons Injury and/or damage. Not reported as procedures were not in place. Emergencies: participants not aware of contact details. Communication plans for incidents designed and notified to participants in an appropriate format Food preparation is undertaken in hygienic conditions and complies with relevant legislation Illness, reputation damage etc. Providers have insurance cover/ appropriate training and certification. Planned additional activities. Injury, loss/damage of personal property. Assess risks for each activity and decide if the activity should be included in the event agenda. Special considerations for outdoor events: the site will be suitable in all weathers and that any staging/structures will be safe in bad weather conditions; there are no trip, slip or other similar Avoid injuries, Reputation damage. OHS inspection indicates the event conditions are adequate. Alternative back-up option in case of inappropriate weather are in place as appropriate
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