general risk assessment guidance notes - Royal Highland Show

GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENTGUIDANCE NOTESALL completed risk assessments must contain the following information:- Name, address and contact details for the company as well as the appointed contact.- Description of the activity you will be undertaking or the exhibit you will be displayingduring the show.- Details of all the risks, who might be harmed and your control measures associated withthe build up of the stand, the activity or display undertaken during the show and thebreak down of the stand.The following guidelines will provide you with some examples you should consider when youcomplete a risk assessment.Company Name:Address:Responsible Person:Date Assessment Undertaken:( completion date of form)Signature of Assessor:(someone in the company who decides if thereare any risks)Description of type of product/s ondisplay and processes beingassessed ie buildup, during Show,breakdownSomething Ltd.Some HouseLong StreetSomewherePX00 0PXMr Joe Bloggs12th December 2006Mr Joe BloggsAgricultural Machinery ie plough – Offloading andloading using hiab. Safe layout of machinery withoutany obvious trip hazards.HAZARD PERSONS AT RISK CONTROLS TOMINIMISE RISKSlipping/ tripping General Public, staff Covered possible trip hazardor highlighted it withVehicle movement(eg forklift, HGV)Electrical items (eg TV)General Public, staffStaff, operators, cleaners,contractorsfluorescent tapeProvided appropriate trainingof vehicle.Maintenance carried out onvehicle and where appropriatestatutory thoroughexaminations.Used a certified electrician toPAT test equipment andelectrical supply tested.