TANYA SCULLY - RISK ASSESSMENT-AERIAL PERFORMANCE

ACTIVITY- AERIAL PERFORMANCE (Corde Lisse, Chinese pole, trapeze, silks, hoop, aerial frame, harness work)

Hazard

Person falling from height Object falling from height Equipment failure Public injury through unauthorised use of equipment Damage/injury due to inadequate warm-up of muscles

People at risk

Performers Production crew Public

Summary of risk

Severity:

Fatality

Likelihood:

Very unlikely

Controls in place

Visual inspection of equipment Load testing of equipment Performers trained in safe rigging and use of equipment Insurance provided by performer (equity) to cover public liability Effective and safe paging of equipment to remove possibility of public access Use of safety equipment; harness, ladder/scaffold tower whilst rigging Rigger used who is trained in safe rigging practices/ performer rigs who is trained Person on ground to keep area clear under rigging/performance area whilst activity is taking place Adequate tech rehearsal with lighting technician, sound, production crew and safety stewards Provision of adequate heated space by venue free from hazards/objects for performers to warm up therefore preventing injury

Additional requirements

We may require the venue/employer to provide additional security/mark out performance area to prevent public access and to assist with paging equipment in and out of performance space. This can be discussed.