‘’The laws, rules, and principles that are intended to keep people safe from injury or disease at work and in public places.’’ (Cambridge Dictionary, 2016)
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) is the main piece of legislation that covers occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. This act is important to know as it outlines the legislation needed for events.
When looking at health and safety, make sure to:
- Check all electrical equipment is PAT tested and safe to use
- Ensure ground crew are using the correct equipment and have sufficient training
- Keep fire exits clear and accessible
- Always undertake a risk assessment
RISK ASSESSMENT
There is always going to be an element of risk in any event, and it is always good to know what they are before the event happens. A risk assessment is ‘’a systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.’’ (Oxford, 2016) It is an important document that summarises what could go wrong, how to prevent it and what to do if one of the risks becomes a problem. An example is shown below in Figure 1.
(Figure 1. Risk management: Interactive tools 2014)
References
Health and safety at work etc act 1974 – legislation explained. 2016. [online]. Available at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm [accessed 27 October 2016].
Cambridge Dictionary 2016. HEALTH, safety MEANING, the Cambridge English DICTIONARY and CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY. 2016. “Health and safety meaning in the Cambridge English dictionary.” [online]. Available at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/health-and-safety [accessed 27 October 2016].
OXFORD. 2016. Risk assessment. Oxford University Press. [accessed 27 October 2016].
Risk management: Interactive tools. 2014. [online]. Available at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/assessment.htm [accessed 27 October 2016].
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