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Posted By sian
Hello
I am looking for some help with regards to a drama lesson risk assessment, I am not sure where to start as it is such a large area. Has anyone any pointers?
Thanks
Sian
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Posted By Berg
Hi Sian, don't know the area or activities you refer to but as a basic method go as follows. You're best checking the HSE Website for the Risk Assessment guidance.
If you are carrying out high risk activities like using heavy, powered or electrical equipment, lifting equipment or working at height etc then suggest you professional advise.
Otherwise
What is likely to cause harm?
Equipment, Scenery, Access/Egress, electricals, Heat, lights etc. Can you remove or replace any of them with something less hazardous?
Is there any way of reducing the risk by separating, alteration, repositioning, reducing the use of etc.
Who is likely to be affected? - Are they aware of any siginficant hazards, able to use equipment safety, move scenery safely etc...inform them of any hazards and any measures you have chosen to avoid them. Include them in the assessment.
Monitor the measures as you go and identify where you can improve. Record anything you consider to be significant.
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Posted By David Bannister
Hi Sian, to add to Berg's posting:
Are these young people or adults? If done in a school I would expect that the overall environment will have previously been subject to risk assessment and controls and the only change you are introducing is the different activity.
Slips, trips, falls (scenery, trailing cables, off the stage etc) is probably the main concern. If young people, what is the opportunity for mischief?
Also consider whether the students are likely to confuse acting with reality - perceived insults, leading to violence. Or use the lesson as an opportunity to practice bullying.
Wardrobe, scenery, lighting, sound all introduce additional hazards that may need to be considered.
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Posted By Mark Mace
Hello Sian,
You may wish to contact the local education department as i understand they should have someone to advise all schools in your area on risk assessments and safe systems to be used.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Tony.
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