Potential Risk |
Who may be at risk |
Further Action |
By whom |
Fire hazards |
Anyone in attendance at venue |
All fire exits to be kept clear. Ensure no smoking ban is adhered to. All participants to be made aware of the evacuation procedure. Anyone violating fire safety rules to be asked to leave venue. |
a) Any Committee Member b) The caller for the event c) Anyone in attendance at the event who identifies a risk |
Dance Injury |
All dancers. |
As in all active pastimes the risk of injury cannot be eliminated and all dancers need to responsible for their own safety. However it should be recognised that dance skills/footwork are built up over time and newer dancers may be at more risk of causing an accident and will need guidance from more experienced dancers/caller. In the event of injury, the appropriate emergency services will be contacted, and the circumstances recorded in the club accident book |
a) All dancers b) The caller for the event c) Anyone in attendance at the event who identifies a risk |
Tripping |
Anyone in attendance at venue |
All leads/cables to be kept out of the way and/or taped down if necessary. Speaker tripods not to encroach onto the dancing area. Everyone to be reminded about keeping personal belongings off the dance floor and tucked under chairs. |
a) It is most likely that cables and other equipment will belong to the caller for the event. It is therefore predominantly their responsibility to minimise the tripping hazard. b) Anyone in attendance at the event who identifies a risk |
Spillages/Slipping |
Anyone in attendance at venue |
Ensure dance floor and surrounding area is clean/clear of debris. Any spillages to be cleaned up immediately. |
a) Whoever spills it cleans it up immediately b) Committee to be generally alert for spillages etc. |
Dance Floor Etiquette |
All dancers |
Teach floor etiquette: do not cross through squares, leave space for other dancers comfort, use of correct hand holds. Continuing to remind all dancers of the floor etiquette for their own safety and comfort. |
a) The caller for the event b) The Committee to be generally alert to unsafe actions on the dance floor. |
Food and Drink |
Anyone in attendance at venue Catering Officers |
No food or drink allowed on the dance floor. Hand cleanser to be provided on refreshments table |
a) All Committee members |
Manual handling/Equipment |
Anyone handling heavy items, bulky items or items at height. |
Ensure correct movement of tables/chairs/sound system Everyone to be reminded to ask for help if they think the item they need to move is too heavy or bulky or too high for them to move safely. |
a) It is most likely that sound equipment will belong to the caller for the event. It is therefore predominantly their responsibility to minimise the handling hazard for this equipment. b) Tables etc. are likely to be moved by committee members and other helpers. It is therefore predominantly their responsibility to seek assistance when moving heavy items. c) Everyone involved with moving and handling equipment. |