Display Name: Date of Risk Assessment:

What are the hazards? / Who might be harmed and how? / What are you already doing? / Do you need to do anything else to control this risk? / Action by who? / Action by when? / Done
Slips and Trips /
  • Exhibitors and visitors may trip over display cloths
  • Exhibitors may tripover transport boxes
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  • General good housekeeping
  • Ensure that no element of the display is causing a potential trip hazard
  • Ensure access and egress from the display area is clear and adequate for the numbers and mobility of exhibitors present
  • Ensure any materials or transport boxes below the tables are not protruding into a walkway or in a position which may dislodge the table legs.
  • If stored behind the table, are stacked safely and securely
/ Ensure all exhibitors are familiar with the requirements of display set up / All exhibitors / From now on
Safe erection of Display /
  • Exhibitors if the tables or chairs collapse
  • Exhibitors or visitors if the display collapses
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  • Check tables and chairs provided by the venue are correct, in good condition and set up correctly
  • Check any displays put on tables are correctly assembled, stable and of a suitable size and weight for the tables. Confirm that any materials used in their construction are of low flammability
/ Ensure all exhibitors are familiar with the requirements of display set up / All exhibitors / From now on
Manual handling of display equipment /
  • Exhibitors if bulky or weighty display items are required
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  • Use a trolley or multiple people to carry the items
/ Ensure all exhibitors are familiar with the potential for heavy items. / All exhibitors / From now on
Personal injury from model making equipment /
  • Exhibitors or visitors if equipment is dislodged
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  • Ensure good working practices are employed
  • Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is provided by the exhibitors and used as required
  • Ensure the venue has agreed to the practice being conducted
/ Ensure all exhibitors are familiar with the requirements of model making in public / All exhibitors / From now on
Injury from moving parts /
  • Exhibitors or visitors from moving parts on display items such as rotors or propellers etc
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  • Ensure all such items are well away from the edge of display and there is no risk of collision with other display items.
  • Add warning labels to moving parts
/ Ensure the exhibitor responsible for the item(s) displays accordingly / Exhibitor responsible / From now on
Fire /
  • Exhibitors and visitors access to escape routes
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  • Ensure that there are no sources of ignition, naked flames or items generating heat in the vicinity of the display.
/ Ensure all exhibitors are aware of the need for no heat and flame potential.
All exhibitors to familiarise themselves with location of fire extinguishers, alarm points and escape routes. / All exhibitors / From now on