Entertainer Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Due to the nature of our performances, we do not provide a Method Statement as our shows are adapted to each and every audience and their particular needs. Also, a Method Statement is not a legal requirement.
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Magic
Hazard |
People At Risk |
Action Taken |
Notes |
Trapped fingers, bumps, knocks and scrapes when setting up |
Children |
Keep children away when setting up. Do not allow children “backstage” or to assist with props |
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Electric shock |
Performer and assistants |
Carry out visual checks on electrical equipment before use. Do not perform with bare wires, faulty plugs etc. Do not permit liquid near the electrical equipment |
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Injury caused by falling objects |
Staff and public |
Ensure backdrops, tables and props are secure. Do not allow staff and the public into the performance area unless invited by the magician |
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Choking |
Younger children |
Do not give small prizes, balloons, or objects to children under the age of three |
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Tripping and falling |
Public and entertainers |
Keep the area tidy. Store boxes and bags neatly without risk of them falling or being walked into. Keep walkways clear. Do not lay cable in walkways unless covered or taped down |
The event organiser must ensure the performers have an enclosed, dedicated space to work in |
Dancing
Hazard |
People At Risk |
Action Taken |
Notes |
Electric Shock |
Performer and Assistants |
Carry out visual checks on electrical equipment before use. Do not perform with bare wires, faulty plugs etc. Do not permit liquid near the electrical equipment |
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Tripping and falling |
Public and entertainers |
Keep the area tidy. Do not lay cable in walkways unless covered or taped down. Make sure everybody present has a clear exit out of the space. Our equipment can be battery-operated, so the risk of tripping is eliminated. |
Event organisers must ensure the performers have an enclosed, dedicated space to perform. Event organisers must ensure there is adequate space for both entertainers and the public for this activity. |
Tangled in wire |
Mostly younger children |
Do not let children hold the microphone. Do not let children play with the wire. Make sure surplus wire is covered or taped down. |
As stated above our systems can operate without wires, so this hazard can be eliminated. |
Games
Hazard |
People At Risk |
Action Taken |
Notes |
Bumps and knocks from overcrowding (eg bumping into each other, tripping over each other) |
Public |
Make sure each person has sufficient personal space and a clear path out of the activity space should they need to exit |
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Aggravation of or injury as a result of preexisting medical conditions |
Children |
Parents and guardians must supervise games and not permit their child to participate in any activity they are physically or emotionally at risk by playing |
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Tripping, slipping and falling |
Mostly younger children |
Do not let children hold the microphone. Do not let children play with the wire. Make sure surplus wire is covered or taped down. |
As stated above our systems can operate without wires, so this hazard can be eliminated. |
Weather conditions |
Children and entertainers |
If games are being played outside, make sure the children are adequately dressed (e.g. a coat in cold weather) |
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Balloon Modelling
Hazard |
People At Risk |
Action Taken |
Notes |
Choking on latex from burst balloons |
Younger Children |
Do not give balloons directly to children under three (give to parent or guardian). Tell children not to put balloons in their mouths. Do not inflate by mouth as children may copy. Pick up and safely dispose of burst balloons |
Parents are responsible for supervising their children when playing with balloons |
Damaged eardrums |
People are very close when a balloon pops |
Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and the spectators. Do not inflate balloons close to people’s ears. |
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Internal ruptures caused by inflating balloons by mouth |
Balloon Modeller |
Always use a balloon pump to inflate balloons |
There is serious danger of injury by inflating balloons by mouth. This practice is not recommended by manufacturers |
A child being poked in the face with a balloon pump |
Smaller children |
Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and the children. Do not inflate balloons close to the faces of children |
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