POTENTIAL HAZARDS

WHO MIGHT BE HARMED?

WHAT IS CURRENTLY IN PLACE TO
MINIMiSE THESE HAZARDS



WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

Loose wires

Sound technician, performers and
the general public

We have long leads and cables.

All leads and cables to be trailed
away from walking areas so that
people dont trip over them.


Water near electrical equipment

Sound technician and performers

No water available in the venue.

Technicians and performers are not
to drink around the equipment.

Electrical shortout

Everyone in the venue

Equipment is PAT tested. All leads
and cables checked for damage.

Everyone made aware of fire exits
and location of extinguishers.


Damage to hearing


Everyone in the venue


Nothing

Sound technician to make sure that
the desk is turned down before
powering up. Volume levels
monitored. Only the sound
technician is to use the mixing desk.

Lifting heavy equipment

Sound technician

Sound crew of more than one
person.

All heavy equipment to be lifted by
at least 2 people.

Collapsing speaker stands

Sound technician and performers

Nothing

Sound technician must check that
speaker stands are put up properly
and secured. Safety pegs must be
installed correctly.