Risk Assessment Guidelines
All trade stand exhibitors must complete a risk assessment form or return an appropriate risk assessment of their own, with their application form.
Using the guidelines shown below, please consider what risk there is to those building up trade stands and to members of the public during the event.
| Potential Hazard | Who might be harmed? | Is more control needed to control the risk? |
|---|---|---|
| Look for hazards which you could reasonably expect to result in significant harm under the conditions in your workplace. Use the following examples as a guide: | There is no need to list individuals by name. Just think about groups of people doing similar work or who may be affected, for example: | For the hazards listed, list the precautions already taken: |
| Slipping/tripping hazards Chemicals (e.g. Battery acid) Moving parts of machinery (e.g. blades) Work at height Pressure systems Vehicles (e.g. fork-lift trucks) Electricity/loose cables Dust (e.g. from grinding) Fumes (egg. vehicle engines) Manual handling Noise Livestock on stands Lifting operation | Staff Members of the public Maintenance personnel Contractors People sharing your workplace Operators Cleaners Pay particular attention to: Staff or members of the public with disabilities Inexperienced staff Lone workers – they may be more vulnerable | Meet the standards set by legal requirements Comply with a recognised industry standard Represent good practice Reduce risk as far as reasonably practicable Have you provided: – Adequate information, instruction or training – Adequate systems or procedures If so, then the risks are adequately controlled, but you need to indicate the precautions you have in place. Where the risk is not adequately controlled, indicate what more you need to do (the “action list”). |
| Fire Hazards E.g. Combustible materials (rubbish, flammable substances, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) etc.) and ignition sources (flames, smoking etc.) | As above | Means of escape, fire detection and alarms. Firefighting equipment and fire evacuation plan. |