Entertainer Risk Assessment
Songs | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Electric shock | Performer and assistants | Carry out visual check on electrical equipment before use. Do not perform with bare wires, faulty plugs etc. Do not permit liquid near the electrical equipment | |
Tripping and falling | Public and entertainers | Keep area tidy. Do not lay cable in walk ways unless covered or taped down. Make sure everybody present has a clear exit out of the space | Event organiser must ensure the performers have an enclosed, dedicated space to sing in. Event organiser must ensure there is adequate space for both entertainers and the public for this activity |
Tangled in wire | Mostly younger children | Do not let children hold the microphone. Do not let children play with the wire. Make sure surplus wire is covered or taped down | |
Stories | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Bumps and knocks from overcrowding (eg bumping into each other, tripping over each other) | Public | Make sure each person has sufficient personal space and a clear path out of the activity space should they need to exit | |
Games | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Aggravation of or injury as a result of preexisting medical conditions | Children | Parents and guardians must supervise games and not permit their child to participate with any activity they are physically or emotionally at risk by playing | |
Tripping, slipping and falling | Public and entertainers | Keep area tidy. Do not lay cable in walk ways unless covered or taped down. Do not play games on potentially slippy surfaces. Do not play games where there are objects to trip over | Event organiser must ensure there is a dedicated, safe space to play games in |
Weather conditions | Children and entertainers | If games are being played outside, make sure the children are adequately dressed (e.g. a coat in cold weather) | |
Balloon Modelling | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Choking on latex from burst balloons | Younger Children | Do not give balloons directly to children under three (give to parent or guardian). Tell children not to put balloons in their mouths. Do not inflate by mouth as children may copy. Pick up and safely dispose of burst balloons | Parents are responsible for supervising their children when playing with balloons |
Damaged ear drums | People very close when a balloon pops | Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and spectators. Do not inflate balloons close to people’s ears. | |
Internal ruptures caused by inflating balloons by mouth | Balloon Modeller | Always use a balloon pump to inflate balloons | There is serious danger of injury by inflating balloons by mouth. This practice is not recommended by manufacturers |
Child being poked in the face with a balloon pump | Smaller children | Keep a clear space between the balloon modeller and children. Do not inflate balloons close to the faces of children | |
Magic | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Trapped fingers, bumps, knocks and scrapes when setting up | Children | Keep children away when setting up. Do not allow children “back stage” or to assist with props | |
Electric shock | Performer and assistants | Carry out visual check on electrical equipment before use. Do not perform with bare wires, faulty plugs etc. Do not permit liquid near the electrical equipment | |
Injury caused by falling objects | Staff and public | Ensure backdrops, tables and props are secure. Do not allow staff and public into the performance area unless invited by the magician | |
Choking | Younger children | Do not give small prizes, balloons, or objects to children under the age of three | |
Internal ruptures caused by inflating balloons by mouth | Balloon Modeller | Always use a balloon pump to inflate balloons | There is serious danger of injury by inflating balloons by mouth. This practice is not recommended by manufacturers |
Tripping and falling | Public and entertainers | Keep area tidy. Store boxes and bags neatly without risk of them falling or being walked into. Keep walk ways clear. Do not lay cable in walk ways unless covered or taped down | Event organiser must ensure the performers have an enclosed, dedicated space to work in |
Bubbles | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Skin irritation | Mostly younger children | Pre-school children must be supervised by their parent or guardian. Tell people that they are playing with detergent and washing up liquid which is safe but can cause irritation. Advise people to rinse their hands in cold water when they have finished making bubbles | Children must be supervised by an adult. Unattended children may not participate |
Eyes stinging and irritation | Mostly children | Pre-school children must be supervised by their parent or guardian. Tell children not to put their fingers in their eyes. Advise people to rinse their hands in cold water when they have finished making bubbles | |
Falling on slippery surface | Staff and public | Do not make bubbles on any surface which may become slippery when soapy water is spilt on it | Bubbles are best suited to a grass surface. Organisers must provide a safe, non-potentially-slippy place for this activity. Organiser must provide an enclosed space for activity if done in public |
Poking in the face with a bubble wand or hit with plastic ring on the end of the ribbon | Smaller children | Do not allow misbehaviour. Tell children not to swing bubble wands around. Avoid overcrowding | |
Electrocution | Staff and public | Do not do this activity near electrical equipment or near trailing wires | Bubble making is a very wet activity with lots of water – be aware of electrical hazards |
Puppets (sometimes included in games and stories) | |||
Hazard | People at risk | Action taken | Notes |
Bumps and knocks when setting up or dismantling the show | Public | Keep the public away from the show location when setting up and dismantling | Venue could dedicate an area to the show so the theatre space is delineated |
Tripping and falling | Public and entertainers | Keep area tidy. Store boxes and bags neatly without risk of them falling. Keep walk ways clear. Do not lay cable in walk ways unless covered or taped down | Venue must ensure the electrical supply is safe |
Electrocution | Public and entertainers | Use battery-powered pa where possible. Do not use mains electricity in wet conditions. Ensure RCD’s are in place. Ensure portable electrical equipment is in working condition. Carry out visual checks before use | |
Falling objects | Public and entertainers | Set up theatre on a flat surface. Ensure all connections in theatre framework are secure. Ensure woodwork is secure. Keep audience at least 2 metres away from the theatre |
Entertainer Method Statement
Equipment and materials | Method |
Microphone and stereo/amplifier Props for games (such as parachute, limbo stick, etc.) Balloons and balloon pump Magic props (such as hat, wand, etc.) Bubble mixture and bubble blower Hand puppets |
The Entertainer arrives at the venue in costume and with equipment and materials to hand. The Entertainer leads children in activities of music, games, balloon modelling, magic, bubbles and puppets. Due to the improvisational nature of entertainment and the personal style of different entertainers, these activities may be undertaken in a different order than listed above. The entertainer will fulfill any special requests previously agreed with JoJoFun and the client, such as pausing entertainment activities for happy birthday to be sung. The activities and special requests are undertaken in accordance with the entertainment duration agreed in the booking contract. When the entertainment duration is complete, the entertainer packs away their equipment and materials and leaves the venue still in costume so as to maintain the illusion for the children. |