Risk Rating: Risk To whom: Minimise risk by: Severity x Likelihood = Risk rating S L R Arrival on site: injury as a Branch committee members, Staff driving converted mobile library to follow speed restriction rules and to result of vehicle collision/ volunteers, other exhibitors drive and park with caution 3 1 3 accident (if outdoor event) Setting up stall: Branch committee members, Follow installation instructions on all equipment and work as a team to ensure Risk of injury from putting volunteers safety of all involved up tables, poster boards, 2 1 2 manual handling etc., risk of trips (equipment boxes etc.) Trips, slips and Branch committee members, All boxes of equipment to be stored in non-visitor areas (under tables etc.) falls(other): volunteers, attendees Set up exhibition stands/ displays away from walkways Display materials Staff to wear suitable footwear and to monitor conditions if very severe – Boxes of weather conditions outdoor activities scaled back 2 2 4 equipment Seek advice/ help from venue staff where necessary decoration items Ensure electrical wires are positioned away from walkways and/or tape down on mud on Warn attendees of slip hazards using appropriate signage (e.g. wet floor) outdoor activities Dispose of waste regularly Breaking down stall: Branch committee members, Follow installation instructions on all equipment and work as a team to ensure Risk of injury from taking volunteers, attendees safety of all involved down tables, poster 2 1 2 boards, manual handling etc., risk of trips (equipment boxes etc.) Risk of shock from Branch committee members, Ensure equipment has recent PAT test certification 2 1 2 volunteers, attendees electrical equipment Seek advice/ help from venue staff where necessary
Risk To whom: Minimise risk by: Risk Rating: Severity x Likelihood = Risk rating S L R Arrival on site: injury as a result of vehicle collision/ accident (if outdoor event) Branch committee members, volunteers, other exhibitors Staff driving converted mobile library to follow speed restriction rules and to drive and park with caution 3 1 3 Setting up stall: Risk of injury from putting up tables, poster boards, manual handling etc., risk of trips (equipment boxes etc.) Branch committee members, volunteers Follow installation instructions on all equipment and work as a team to ensure safety of all involved 2 1 2 Trips, slips and falls(other): Display materials Boxes of equipment decoration items on mud on outdoor activities Branch committee members, volunteers, attendees All boxes of equipment to be stored in non-visitor areas (under tables etc.) Set up exhibition stands/ displays away from walkways Staff to wear suitable footwear and to monitor conditions – if very severe weather conditions outdoor activities scaled back Seek advice/ help from venue staff where necessary Ensure electrical wires are positioned away from walkways and/or tape down Warn attendees of slip hazards using appropriate signage (e.g. wet floor) Dispose of waste regularly 2 2 4 Breaking down stall: Risk of injury from taking down tables, poster boards, manual handling etc., risk of trips (equipment boxes etc.) Branch committee members, volunteers, attendees Follow installation instructions on all equipment and work as a team to ensure safety of all involved 2 1 2 Risk of shock from electrical equipment Branch committee members, volunteers, attendees Ensure equipment has recent PAT test certification Seek advice/ help from venue staff where necessary 2 1 2
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