Gala Theatre and Gala Cinema
Young Performers Risk Assessment.
Show: Durham City SSP Dance Festival
Date: 21st March/11th April
STAGE ONE-IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
1. Are there any young persons present who may be unfamiliar with the theatre environment? /YES
2 /NO
0 / Yes, one off performance. This will probably be their first time on the stage. Staff will be present at all times.2. Is there a risk of sustaining injury by falling? / 2 / 0 / High platform with access via treads with handrails.
3. Is there a risk of sustaining injury by tripping? / 2 / 0 / False floor installed across stage area + revolving floor
4. Is there a risk of sustaining injury from falling objects? / 2 / 0 / Overhead lighting equipment
5. Are there any electrical hazards? / 2 / 0 / Stage lighting at low height and floor run supply cables
6. Will pyrotechnic or smoke effects be used in any part of the performance? / 0 / 0
7. Will stroboscopic lighting be used in any part of the performance? / 0 / 0
8. Will any part of the performance contain low levels of light? / 2 / 0 / Yes at various points in the show
9. Could any parts of the performance be deemed to potentially have a negative psychological impact on any of the performers? / 0 / 0
10. Are any of the performers potentially exposed to risk due to their physical or emotional immaturity? / 0 / 0
STAGE TWO-PEOPLE AT RISK
11. Are there any people who may be at significant risk of injury with regard to the hazards identified above? / YES0 / NO
0 / IF YES, DETAILS.
12. Are there any people who may be unable to react quickly in case of an emergency? / 0 / 0
13. Are there any lengthy or difficult routes to outside or protected areas? / 0 / 0
14. Will any people be unfamiliar with escape routes? / 0 / 0
15. Will there be any people present with disabilities that could hinder their safe evacuation? (e.g. mobility, hearing, visual etc.) / 2 / 0 / Possibly – accompanied by school staff
TOTAL POINTS SCORED FOR STAGES ONE AND TWO.
1-10= Low Risk
11-20= Medium Risk
21-30= High Risk
STAGE THREE-CONTROL MEASURES
16. Will there be suitable and sufficient supervision of all young persons for the duration of their visit? /YES
2 / NO0 / IF YES, DETAILS.
17. Will the theatre technical crew be made aware of any hazards identified above and ensure that adequate controls are in place? / 2 / 0
18. Will all performers be made aware of the importance of good and safe conduct? / 2 / 0
19. Will all performers be made aware of any restrictions on where they may go and what they can do? / 2 / 0
20. Will supervisory personnel be made aware of the evacuation procedure, escape routes and places of safety? / 2 / 0
21. Will all supervisory personnel be made aware of any potential hazards outlined above? / 2 / 0
TOTAL POINTS SCORED FOR STAGES ONE AND TWO.
MINUS
TOTAL POINTS SCORED FOR STAGE THREE.
REVISED SCORE WITH CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE.
ASSESSED BY…………………………………………
POSITION………………………………………………
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