Hi Paul I have done a few similar assessments and there are some main areas which we consider (not an exhaustive list and will obviously be different for you) Fire and emergency (think of types of attendees, light levels, fire marshals, first aid, contact and communication, means of escape etc, etc) Slips, trips and falls (heels, alcohol, night time!) manual handling Electricity Violence - alcohol, security, 'on duty' staff hot work, arson, heating processes Catering Smoking I find that actually running through the event from prep to event to clear up helps to clarify the mind as to who does what and what do you need to consider in the assessment. I start mine with a basic description of the event to enable anybody reading to picture the event. Good luck!

Sooner you than me! I can't think of anything I'd like to do less than attend a "works do", except have to be responsible for the Safety.

Note To Self Read Post Fully! Sorry Paul just re- read your post and you have don that - its Friday and it early Sorry! Brian

Hi all, Thanks for the advice. I have a good idea of what I need to do. regards Paul

Paul, I don't know which venue you're on about but it strikes me that the 'venue' are being overly and unnecessarily cautious. I would have thought that corporate events like this are 'bread and butter' to such venues, and unless you're planning on doing something 'unusual' (which your post doesn't suggest) then I am struggling to see that a risk assessment is required. The venue should have considered the general risks, have a FRA with appropriate precautions, have a licence etc etc. If your event is essentially innocuous, such as a dinner, drinks, a few speeches (sometimes a risk in themselves!) and a 'boogie' (showing my age) I wonder what they are concerned about or after from yourselves in addition to what they should and almost certainly already have themselves? Is it worth asking them what they want and why?