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Risk Assessment Generator for Musicians & Performers - Free Tool

Create a customised risk assessment quickly and easily with our online tool.

Updated: 06th December 2024

Venues and agencies often ask musicians and bands for a thorough risk assessment before they perform. Preparing a clear, concise document not only demonstrates your professionalism but also gives clients and audiences peace of mind by showing you have considered every possible risk—from managing equipment to ensuring electrical safety.

To help you streamline the process, we've created a simple online risk assessment tool:

Add your name and company/artist name at the top.
Tailor each section by editing the text fields to suit your event.
Use the blue switches to include or exclude specific points as needed.
Click the blue download button to generate your PDF.

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Task, Activity, Hazard or Potential Risk	Risk	Can be minimised by	Outcome
Guests and Band tripping on power leads, speaker leads etc	Med	Ensuring all cable runs are not placed across walkways, access points where anyone may walk. Where unavoidable, cables are covered/gaffa taped to minimise trip hazards.	Low
Speakers may fall onto guests.	Med	Speakers to be placed on stable, level surfaces and positioned away from walkways or areas with high foot traffic. Adhere to manufacturer's guidelines for speaker placement.	Low
Electrocution	Low	All equipment and electric cables are visually checked before use. Equipment is annually Portable Appliance Tested (PAT). Use of RCDs on all wall sockets is encouraged.	Low
Lighting truss and stand collapse	Med	All stands and trussing used per manufacturer guidelines, ensuring load-bearing capacities are not exceeded. Stands placed on level surfaces and away from public access areas.	Low
Damage to hearing	Low	Using speakers per manufacturer's instructions and monitoring volume levels to avoid excessive sound exposure.	Low
Fire hazards from equipment overheating	Low	Ensuring all electrical equipment is adequately ventilated and not placed near flammable materials. PAT-tested equipment reduces fire risk.	Low
Trip hazards from stage edges or uneven flooring	Med	Highlighting stage edges with tape or lighting. Ensuring stages have ramps or handrails where necessary for safe access.	Low
Injuries from carrying heavy equipment	Med	Using trolleys or appropriate lifting techniques. Assigning sufficient personnel to handle heavy equipment safely.	Low
Slips, trips, and falls due to spilled drinks or wet flooring	Med	Regular checks by event staff to clean up spills promptly and place warning signs where necessary.	Low
Overcrowding in performance areas	Med	Limiting access to designated performance areas using barriers or signs. Liaising with venue staff to manage audience flow.	Low

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