As part of being in the writing and curatorial group, I was required to access the space that we would be using for the print auction, highlighting the risks involved with using the space and those that could be present on the night. With the information that I gathered I then went onto create a simple/professional risk assessment, using a table format to present this information.

This is the risk assessment that was created:


Hazard

People affected

Severity of harm

(minor injury, major injury, additional assistance required, death) 

Likelihood of the hazard having an effect

Risk level

Controls

Action to be taken

Slips, trips and falls

Staff, students and general public

Major injury

Likely

High

Make sure that all spills are cleaned up immediately.  And all wires are tucked away safely. 

All wires should be covered appropriately, so that they are not a trip hazard 

People tripping over stools

Staff, students and general public

Minor injury

Very likely

Low

Make sure that all chairs are tucked under tables when not in use

None

People spilling drinks causing the floor to become slippy 

Mostly general public, but staff and students as well

Minor/major injury

Very likely

High

Make sure spills are being cleaned up as soon as discovered

Have mop and bucket/paper towels to hand

People getting drunk and disorderly 

Staff, students and general public

Possible minor injury (if they become violent)

Unlikely

Low

Keep an eye on how much people have to drink, and stop serving if they show signs of aggression

Have the appropriate staff members in place to deal with anti-social individuals 

People getting electrocuted

General public

Minor injury

Unlikely

Low

Make sure that people aren’t messing with the plug sockets and that drinks are not placed near any electricals

Make sure that exposed wires are covered appropriately, in order to reduce the risk of electrocution 

Overhead lights falling on people

Staff, students and general public

Major injury; leading to possible concussion- further assistance e.g. ambulance, may be needed

Very Unlikely

Low

None

If any of the equipment looks unsafe or not fixed properly, make sure that a member of staff has been made aware before the event

Pipes bursting

Staff, students and general public

Minor injury

Very Unlikely

Low

In the event that this does happen, make sure that the appropriate action is taken, and people are escorted from the building in an orderly fashion

None

People falling off the stools

General public

Minor/major injury

Likely

High

In the event that this does happen, make sure that the appropriate action is taken

None

The T.V falling off the wall

Staff and students, auctioneer

Minor/major injury

Unlikely

Low

None

None




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