Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Sound,Vision & Equipment Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Sound, Vision & Equipment Risk Assessment
Hazard
People at risk
Action taken
Notes
Injury while lifting, carrying, or setting up equipment
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Equipment carried in managable amounts (multiple trips taken if necessary). Equipment lifted with correct posture. Trolleys used if necessary. Step ladders used if necessary
Equipment only to be carried by Approved Personel
Risk of strangulation with wires
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Wires to be covered (e.g. with tape) or secured in places where people do not pass through
Tripping
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Wires to be covered (e.g. with tape) or secured in places where people do not pass through. Equipment to be kept clear of pathways. Adequate space for equipment to be provided to Service provider by Client
Electric shock and fire
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Regular visual inspection performed by Service provider. No liquids to be allowed near electrical equipment
Injury from falling equipment
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Equipment to be set up by Service provider, ensuring it is secure and using clamps when necessary. Adequate space provided between the disco/DJ equipment and Visitors
Burns from hot equipment
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Hot equipment to be kept out of reach/away from visitors. Equipment to be given time to cool down after use before being transported or replaced
Injury due to noise
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Service provider to where ear plugs if necessary. Volume of equipment to be kept within a reasonable range
Strobe lights causing sickness/seizures
Service provider, Client, Visitors
Service provider is aware of correct, safe use of strobe lighting. Client to perform warning announcements if necessary
Sound, Vision & Equipment Method Statement
Operation
Equipment and materials
Method
Sound,Vision & Equipment setting up, performance, and dismantling
DJ lights, sound deck, microphone, speakers/amplifiers, wires
Prior to the arrival of visitors, the equipment and materials are transported by the Service Provider to the space designated by the Client for the Event to take place. Equipment is set up by the Service Provider following safety protocols, E.G.: equipment is secured in space, loose wires taped down, hot equipment kept out of reach of visitors, electrical equipment kept clear of liquids, sound levels of speakers/amplifiers set to a range that is not harmful. At the agreed upon start time, the DJ proceeds with the act/DJ set agreed between the Service Provider and Client. When the set time is over, the equipment and materials and removes them from the venue, following all safety protocols. If necessary, the Client will assist with keeping the visitors clear of the equipment while it is being dismantled/is in transport.
Special notice: In general, we will not use strobe lighting or equipment that generates heat (the lights used are LED based). However, related hazards have been included above for events in which such equipment is required.