Risk Assessment for "Free Standing Rig"
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Hazards
Safeguards
Risks
 
 
 
 
 
1.
Unloading and laying out of equipment (including alloy aerial rig, cables, shackles, webbing, ratchet straps, block and tackles etc).

Ensuring site is fit for purpose, clear of all obstacles and public. All performers and technicians to be aware of location and public at all times.

Very remote
2.
Erection of rig i.e. lifting from horizontal position on ground to vertical. Area to be cordoned from public by a physical barrier or stewards, at the client's discretion. All equipment to be checked and visually inspected prior to and after the erection. All people instructed as to their jobs.

Remote risk to performers/technicians
3.
Performance All performers to be professional and rehearsed. Area is barriered to prevent entry by public and stewarded where feasible.
Very remote
4.
Lowering of rig As 2 - Erection
Remote
5.
Loading Equipment to be separated from public by barrier or stewarding at the client's discretion until the site has been cleared.
Remote
       
   
 
   
The person responsible for ensuring all safeguards mentioned :
 
   
Simon Schofield
 
   
Mobile : 0044 (0) 7721 587279