Generic Assessment (Firework Display) Activity title: ocation of activity: Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee Fireworks Display St Mathews Field, Bridgwater, Somerset Date of assessment: 18-06-2015 Date of event: 06-11-2015 Brief description of activity: Members of the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee (BGFCC) in conjunction with licenced firework display company (Starburst) and fair ground operator (Chipperfield) will undertake a public firework display as part of an organised event on St Mathews Field, Bridgwater. The event will consist of: - A controlled firework display to music A small funfair with rides and stalls Food venders preparing and sell food Access and egress of vehicles to the site including parking Access and egress of foot traffic to the site The site will be under the control of an event organiser from BGFCC who will be assisted by a team of marshals, safety officers and specialist organisations Page 1 of 6
Hazard Who is at risk? Consequences Assessment (H-M-) Control Measure Residual Effect Probability 1 Injury Injury caused by the unplanned detonation of a fireworks M M The fireworks will be transported in a secure and approved container Prior to the display the fireworks will remain under the control of a competent person in a secure controlled area Smoking and naked flames will not to be permitted in the secure area Control measures and specific guidance contained within HSE documents HSG123 and HSG 124 will be adopted Injury caused by sparks and smoke produced by the fireworks or burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy M H M Spectators will be kept at a safe distance from the display area and behind a suitable crowd control barrier Display personnel will wear personal protective clothing suitable for the activity The display area will be controlled by the Squibbing Officer and marshals before, during and after the event Page 2 of 6
Hazard Who is at risk? Consequences Assessment (H-M-) Control Measure Residual Effect Probability 2 Fire Ignition of materials, objects, gasses (food vendors) and equipment in the area of the fireworks display and risk of fire spreading M H M Suitable firefighting equipment will be provided The display area will be free from combustible materials Where the display is taking place on grass then dry cut grass will be removed The display will take place a suitable distance from the nearest building or structure A suitable evacuation and emergency plan will be available and all marshals will be prebriefed on their roles The emergency services will be informed of the location, time and access arrangements 3 Weather Potential for adverse weather (high/erratic winds, lighting etc) to cause fire and injuries risks to be increased M M Wind speed and direction will be checked prior to the display The distance between the spectators and the display will be increased if necessary Where sufficient controls are not possible then the display will be postponed / cancelled 4 Crowds/spectators Crowd Control M M Sufficient marshals will be provided to manage the crowd and must be easily identifiable Page 3 of 6
Hazard Who is at risk? Consequences Assessment (H-M-) Control Measure Residual Effect Probability 4 Crowds/spectators (continued) Crowd Control M M A means of communicating with the crowd will be provided e.g. PA system, megaphone etc. Spectators will not be allowed into the display area and signs will be displayed Advice will be sought from the Police, if necessary, for crowd control Adequate space, circulation routes and emergency exits will be provided 5 Traffic Issues caused by site access and parking of spectators vehicles Issues caused by egress of vehicles exiting the event and merging with local traffic Road management outside the M M M event will be controlled using a traffic management plan and appropriate traffic controls Vehicle access in to the event will be controlled by marshals and signs will be displayed will control traffic movements and parking of vehicles in designated areas Vehicle leaving the event will be M H M controlled by marshals and signs will be displayed will control traffic joining existing road traffic All will where appropriate High Visibility PPE Page 4 of 6
Hazard Who is at risk? Consequences Assessment (H-M-) Control Measure Residual Effect Probability 6 First Aid Provision Insufficient and/or unsuitable first aid cover M Adequate numbers of qualified persons (or first aid organisations) must be provided First aid equipment must be close to hand A suitable method of summoning assistance from the emergency services must be provided 7 Insurance cover Insufficient and/or inadequate insurance cover M M Sufficient insurance cover has been arranged Special conditions specified by the insurer have been complied with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements: All personnel working in the firework area (display operatives and marshals) will be dressed in flame retardant clothing and utilizing gloves, safety goggles and hard hats. Personnel marshalling traffic areas will wear appropriate High Visibility PPE and carry flash light/torches as required. Emergency Instructions & First Aid: All personnel taking part in the event and undertaking a marshalling role will be pre-briefed prior to the admittance of the public in relation to their roles, emergency procedures and first aid arrangements. Further control measures required? If yes, list with actions This risk assessment must be reviewed at the venue prior to the event taking place and any findings recorded and, where necessary, the additional control measures implemented. Page 5 of 6
Add Additional Findings Here Signature to confirm that this is a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk and that stated control measures are in place and will be reviewed: - Name of Assessor: Signature: Date Martin Wasley 25 June 2015 Name of Supervisor: Signature: Date ocal Safety Coordinator: Signature: Date Signatures to confirm that risk assessment has been read, understood: - Name of Event Organiser: Signature: Date Name of Chief Marshal: Signature: Date Name of Venue Safety Coordinator: Signature: Date Page 6 of 6