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Risks Of A Proper Risk Management

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4. Hazard Register
Each event will have risks, no matter what size or nature of the event. It is very important for the event organiser to identify and manage these risks. A proper Risk Management can effectively manage and reduce risks. For Children’s Day, there are several noticeable Health and Safety issues pertaining to the event because much more kids and minors will present on the event. In order to know what risks need to be managed and controlled, it is necessary to pre-plan Event Health & Safety – with a focus on hazard register. The following table (Table 4-1) illustrates the hazard register for this event (Event Risk Assessment Example / 04).
Hazard Register (Table 4-1)
Hazard
Significant
(Y/N)
Eliminate, Isolate or Minimise
( E/I/M )
Existing or
Potential
Control
Responsibility
Slips, trips and falls due to uneven ground or event infrastructure
Y
E
Potential
Devise different colours of bunting to show hazardous areas or uneven ground. Ensure that all event infrastructure are clearly visible and that there are no obstructions in pedestrian walkways.
Site Supervisor
No shade from sun
Y
M
Potential
Shade available from surrounding trees.
Sunscreen provided by St John
Refreshments for sale on site
Site Supervisor
St John
Organiser

Falling equipment /trees

Y
E
Potential
Delay or cancel the Event if there is a high wind
Organiser
Delivery vehicles occupying a footpath to unload equipment and the public walking on to the roadway
Y
E
Existing
Reserve another parking

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