Have you been given the task of planning an Autumn event? Take a look at
our event planner for useful tips, ideas and advice to help you plan your Halloween parties, fairs,
firework parties, firework displays and autumn carnivals in four easy steps.
AUTUMN EVENTS - FIREWORKS - HALLOWEEN
STEP2. REGULATIONS
Risk assessment continued After studying your plan you should have been able to identify where
possible risk and hazards could occur. Now you need to write out how those risks
could be avoided through either moving something or putting controls and plans
in place should a problem arise. We have provided you with a couple of examples
below to help you with.
Example 1 Description of hazard or risk
Deep stream running along edge of field with a steep grass slope running into
it. Type of risk or hazard High risk of somebody slipping and falling in, resulting in injury or
possible drowning in the dark. Action to be taken to reduce the risk
Secure security fence to be erected along stream boundary or stewards to patrol
boundary to deter people from the area. First aid staff to be informed of water
hazard and to have resuscitation training.
Example 2 Description of hazard or risk Vehicles and public have to use the same access point to enter the event
site in the dark.
Type of risk or hazard High possible risk of serious accident to the public.
Action to be taken to reduce the risk Provide lighting in the area, have stewards patrolling, organising and
restricting vehicle movement in and out before and after the event has finished.
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KEY POINTS
Important step Regulations are in place to protect the general public from all
types of risks and hazards. Find out more
Risk assessment All events large or small, indoors or outside must be risk assessed. Find out more
Food safety
Providing catering? How to comply with current hygiene regulations. Find out
more
Insurance cover All events, whether large or small will require public liability insurance. Find out more
Local councils
Local councils provide a wide variety of useful information, advice and
services. Find out more
ORGANISING A PUBLIC FIREWORK DISPLAY CONTINUED
Things to check and do on the day of the display
1. Do wear suitable low flammable material (wool) clothing and footwear. 2. Have a meeting with all helpers and remind them of their duties, your
procedures in the event of an emergency and how to deal with any burns. 3. Check the site for any new unseen obstructions, overnight vandalism,
knocked down signs, site condition (wetness or increase mud) plus the weather
forecast, conditions and wind direction.
4. Place filled
water or sand buckets, fire equipment in strategic places around the event and
inform helpers of their location.
5.
Don't let anyone into the area where the fireworks will fall other than the
display operators team or into the firing area and safety area around it. 6. Don't allow spectators to bring their own fireworks onto the site 7.
Check the structure of your bonfire is sound and does not have small children or
animals inside it before lighting it. 8. Do not use petrol or paraffin to light the fire and have only one
person responsible for lighting the fire.
9. Keep well
clear of fireworks that have failed to go off. 10. Don't leave the site unattended until everyone has gone home.
The morning after: Carefully check and clear the site and dispose of fireworks safely and
rubbish safely. They should never be thrown onto a fire or burnt in a confined
space.
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