Health & Safety

Health & Safety Statement
Health & Safety Risk Assesment
Health & Safety Executive
Health & Safety Statement

Our company policy maintains that we adhere to a strict Health & Safety code of practice. A full risk assessment is available upon request detailing all hazards and risks associated with all equipment used by us at your event. All risks are re-evaluated at each event in question and decisions are then made with you the client and us, to decide whether existing precautions are adequate and the right control measures are in place.

A risk assessment is nothing more than a careful examination of what could cause harm to people. It reduces any dangers by weighing up whether enough precautions have been taken to reduce harm to you the client, and us the company. This simple common sense approach ensures that your event is a safe one.

Health & Safety Risk Assessments

To assist in drawing up the necessary risk assessments for an event, the following lists maybe useful. They are not intended to be all encompassing. Merely pick out the sections which may effect the event you are planning. Grade all risks identified as High, Medium or Low. Obviously high risks should be eliminated prior to the event, alternatively it may be better to adopt a less risky option, prevent access to the hazard or reduce exposure to the hazard.

A risk assessment is carried out by the company on the erection of all structures and is documented on the form below:-

Risk Assessment for: Assessment Undertaken Assessment Review
Event
ALL

List significant hazards here

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Date

List groups of people who are at risk from the hazards identified		 Date

List existing controls or note where the information may be found. List risks which are not adequately controlled and the action needed.
Marquee structure

LOW

All people in or around structure. Guide ropes, chains, stakes, anchorage points, etc.

 

 Nobody except company personnel to erect or alter structure in any way. (Risk of possible collapse). Weight may cause an injury if incorrectly handled. Sharps on metal stakes and guide ropes, also running at head height. Care to be taken.
Flooring

LOW

All people in or around structure.

Risk of trips and falls on folds in flooring carpet and matting. All secured by company personnel when installed but may work loose during course of event. All flooring will be evenly laid where possible. Care to be taken.

 
Lighting & Cabling

LOW

All people in or around structure.

Risk of trips and falls on cables running to and from marquee structure, and other resources such as toilets and inflatables. Risk of electric shock if interfered with. Nobody except company personnel to interfere with connections, etc.

 
Heating

MEDIUM

All people in or around structure.

Risk of electric shock and possible fire if interfered with. Weight may cause an injury if incorrectly handled or moved. Also risk of burn injury if handled whilst in or out of use. Area to be identified, and hirer to be made aware of dangers

 
LPG Cylinders

MEDIUM

All people in immediate vicinity of all LPG fuelled heaters and in kitchen area.

 

 Used to fuel heaters. Risk of explosion if interfered with. Weight may cause an injury if incorrectly handled. Only company personnel and authorised users such as catering staff to change and move cylinders, unless agreed otherwise by the company.
Access & Exits

LOW

All people in structure. All exits are identified and free from obstruction. Minimum of two for tent structures holding 50 people or more.
Flammable Materials

LOW

All people in or around vicinity of structure.

LPG, diesel fuel, linings, décor, electrical equipment, furniture, flooring, etc. All materials used are flame and fire retardant where possible. Risk of fire still possible if used incorrectly. Care to be taken. Fire extinguishers present in every structure (Foam and C02) follow instructions.

 
Chemicals

LOW

All people in structure.

Although self-contained toilet units are used, possibility of a leak may occur. If discovered, move away from area immediately and contact the company by phone on the telephone number left with the hirer.

 
Inflatables

MEDIUM

 All people in or around vicinity of inflatables. Risk of trips, slips and falls and possible physical injury. To be used at own risk. Care to be taken. Follow guidelines. (Also see lighting & cabling).
Weather

MEDIUM

All people in or around structure. Marquee structure to be correctly staked and secured for worst-case conditions. All weather to be checked at the time of event and taken into account prior to erection of structure.
Vehicle Movement & Walkways

MEDIUM

All people in or around structure, including pedestrians. Vehicle areas to be cordoned off and walkways to be identified to minimise risk of collisions & accidents. Care to be taken by all parties and will be the responsibility of the hirer.
Vehicle Access For Emergency Services

MEDIUM

The hirer. Good sufficient access for the emergency services. *Dependant on size of event.
Power & lighting Failure

LOW

All people in or around structure. Risk of trips & falls when in darkness. Possible risk of electric shock if interfered with. Risk of coming into contact with fuel sources such as diesel if generators are being used. Follow guidelines layed out by the company.
Geography Of Location

MEDIUM

Company personnel & the hirer. Risk of flooding, wind loading, vandalism, theft, type of ground, methods of anchoring structure, etc. To be identified on initial site survey by the company and the hirer.
Furniture

LOW

 All people in or around structure. Risk of trips & falls when walking past loose furniture. May be moved and possibility of blocking escape routes. (See access & exits) Weight may cause an injury if incorrectly handled. Care to be taken.

Health & Safety Executive

Refer to the Health & Safety Executive if in doubt or require copies of the relevant HSE Documents.

HSE can be contacted on Tel No 08701 545500 or their Website www.hse.gov.uk