Popup Circus Skills Risk Assessment

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1 Popup Circus Skills Risk Assessment Popup Circus Playtime Risk Assessment Hazard People at risk Action taken to reduce risk Things to note... Injuries caused by being hit in the face Participants, and SC Crew Ensure that participants have sufficient space to play and vocalise 'spreading out' whenever staff can see participants are playing too close together. Demonstrate the proper use of all props. Organisers must provide a space no smaller than 6m square for the popup circus to ensure sufficient space. Injuries caused by falling and/or tripping over. Participants, and SC Crew Ensure that props are tidied up when they are not being used. Manage the amount of equipment out at any one time. SC Crew must create specific area for each prop to be stored when not in use. Ask participants to put props back when not being used. Organisers and staff must ensure an enclosed area at public events. Injuries caused by a participant being knocked over Younger Participants Ensure that the participants are aware of the space around them and to 'spread out' where necessary. Younger children must be supervised by a parent/guardian. Page 1

2 Injuries caused by falling off equipment Participants Popup Circus Skills Risk Assessment Equipment such as the aerial rig MUST be closely supervised by a member/s of SC Crew at all times. Crash mats MUST be used at all times underneath the aerial rig. Apparatus must be tied away securely when a member of SC Crew is not available. All participants must be shown how to properly use equipment. One member of SC Crew to one apparatus at all times. Younger children must be 'held' on the apparatus by a member of SC Crew until they are deemed safe. Only one participant is allowed on one apparatus at a time. Page 2

3 Fire Performance Risk Assessment Fire Performance Risk Assessment Hazard Action taken to reduce risk Things to note... Injury due to accidental fire Event organisers and SC Crew All SC Crew will be fully trained must ensure that all fire of all Sitas Circus fire extinguishers/blankets are close regulations and risk by. SC Crew/Fire performer must assessment for each and every ensure the space/surrounding event. stage is fire-safe and secure. SC Crew must ensure that all firetowels are wet before ANY performance is underway and that all props are extinguished correctly when the performance is over. All members of the public must remain a safe distance away. Fire entertainer must use a suitable fuel for the prop. Injury due to weatherrelated hazards (e.g. severe rain and slippery stages, severe wind creating hazardous conditions for the use of fire) SC Crew must ensure that weather conditions are suitable for a fire performance, and cease performance at any time if the weather becomes hazardous for the fire performer or the public to continue. Page 3

4 Injury due to inadequate or unsuitable space Fire Performance Risk Assessment SC Crew must make a full assessment of the stage/space before any performance to ensure a suitable space is given. Fire performer must perform, ideally, in a large outdoor space. If indoors, the organiser must provide a space free from overhanging material/props and know the area to be safe and well ventilated. Flooring must be flat and dry. Fire performer to stop any performance where they believe the space/floor is unsafe to perform. Organisers to ensure that the floor is suitable and dry ready for the performance. Injury due to public interference must remain at a safe distance at all times. Performance space must have barriers/fencing/something to create a 'performance space' for the public to visually understand the performance area. Children in the audience must be accompanied by an adult. Fire performer to stop any performance if a member of the public encroaches on the performance area. Event organiser must remain aware of the public incase such an event occurs. Injury due to costume Performer Fire performers must ensure that their costumes and accessories are suitable for the performance at all times, and not highly flammable. Wet towels and extinguishers to be kept at the side of the stage for ALL performances. Page 4

5 Injury due to prop falling/slipping Fire Performance Risk Assessment must remain at a safe distance at all times. Fire performer must be fully knowledgeable of the prop they are using. SC Crew to ensure there are no flammable substances within the performance space. Page 5

6 Aerial Performance Risk Assessment Aerial Performance Risk Assessment Hazard People at risk Action taken to reduce risk Things to note... Injury due to weatherrelated hazards (e.g. severe rain and slippery equipment, severe wind creating hazardous conditions for the aerial rig) SC Crew must ensure that weather conditions are suitable for an aerial performance, and cease performance at any time if the weather becomes hazardous for the fire performer or the public to continue. Injury due to inadequate or unsuitable space SC Crew must make a full assessment of the stage/space before any performance to ensure a suitable space is given. Aerial rig MUST be placed on a flat surface with no slopes or obstructions beneath the rig. Aerial performer to stop any performance they do not believe the space is safe at any time. Page 6

7 Injury due to public interference Injury due to costume Performer Aerial Performance Risk Assessment must remain at a safe distance at all times. Performance space must have barriers/fencing/something to create a 'performance space' for the public to visually understand the performance area. Children in the audience must be accompanied by an adult. No member of the public should stand/sit within the circumference of the aerial rig, particularly when the aerial performance is taking place. Aerial performers must ensure that their costumes and accessories are suitable for the performance at all times, and not slippery or with excessive material hanging. Aerial performer to stop any performance if a member of the public encroaches on the performance area. Event organiser must remain aware of the public incase such an event occurs. All SC Crew are fully trained in health and safety of aerial performance and suitable clothing. Injury due to member of public falling SC Crew to ensure that the aerial apparatus is securely tied back at all times that it is not being used throughout an event to ensure no member of the public can gain access to 'hang' or 'climb' on it. Organisers to ensure that the aerial rig is behind fencing/barriers to convey to the public it is not to be encroached upon. Organisers to ensure there is a member of the team fully trained in first aid is available throughout the performance. Page 7

8 Injury due to aerial performer falling Performer Aerial Performance Risk Assessment Aerial performer to ensure at all All SC Crew are fully trained for times the above points for a safe assembling rig/apparatus etc performance. Aerial performer to and to test throughly before a cease performance at any time if show. Organisers to ensure they feel unsafe/unwell. SC Crew that performer and SC Crew to ensure all carabiners, aerial rig, are given the proper setup equipment and apparatus are time before the event to assembled and tested throughly ensure there is no 'rush'. before every performance. Page 8

9 Bubbles Risk Assessmnet Bubbles Risk Assessment Hazard People at risk Action taken to reduce risk Things to note... Slippery surface/falling and SC Crew Ensure that bubbles are made only on surfaces suitable for bubbles to land without becoming slippery. The best surface for bubbles is grass. If an indoor event requires bubbles, SC must have prior knowledge to find an alternative flooring solution. Eye irritation Children Advise children to not put their fingers in their eyes after playing with bubbles. Advise children to rinse their hands after playing with bubbles. Skin irritation Poking in the face with a bubble wand Children Children Tell parents that the bubbles are safe but can sometimes cause skin irritation. Advise children to wash their hands after playing with bubbles. Advise children to have sufficient space around themselves when playing/interacting with bubbles. Avoid overcrowding. Page 9

10 Stiltwalking Performance Risk Assessment Stiltwalking Performance Risk Assessment Hazard People at risk Action taken to reduce risk Things to note... Injury due to weatherrelated hazards (e.g. severe rain and slippery flooring, severe wind creating hazardous conditions for the stiltwalker) SC Crew must ensure that weather conditions are suitable for a stiltwalking performance, and cease performance at any time if the weather becomes hazardous for the stiltwalker or the public to continue. Stiltwalking performances cannot be done under high winds or rain. Injury due to inadequate or unsuitable space SC Crew must make a full Organisers to ensure that a assessment of the space before suitable flat space be given to any performance to ensure a the stiltwalker. suitable space is given. Stiltwalker must have an even and flat surface available to walk. Page 10

11 Injury due to public interference Stiltwalking Performance Risk Assessment must remain at a safe distance. Stiltwalker must vocalise for members of the public to move if required. Organisers to ensure a large enough space is given for the stiltwalker to perform. Injury due to stiltwalker falling Stiltwalker to ensure all points above are assessed and followed at all times. Organiser to ensure that no overcrowding occurs. Stiltwalker to cease any performance where they feel unsafe. All SC stiltwalkers are fully trained before performing at any events. Page 11