| Hazard |
People at risk |
Action taken |
Notes |
| Injury from falling from stilts |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Service provider is fully trained in how to safely dismount the stilts in the event of losing balance. Service provider informs visitors to keep a safe distance in this instance. |
Stilts equipment only to be used by JoJoFun professionals |
| Injury from tripping/slipping over while on Stilts |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Service provider undertakes stilt walking in the designated area that has been pre-checked by them for potential hazards. Service provider does not undertake stilt walking in wet or slippy weather conditions. Service provider remains vigilant of any potential hazards throughout stilt walking activity. Client alerts the Service provider in the event of hazards (e.g. a drink is spilt) |
While some interaction between Service provider and visitors occurs with Stilt Walking professionals, it is advised the Client makes sure the visitors are respectful of the precarious position the Service provider is in and do not push or distract the Service provider |
| Injury from falling from loose stilts |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Stilt walker immediately sits down and tightens loose stilts |
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| Injury from falling from stilts due to costume getting caught in them |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Service provider wears suitable costume that does not have loose appendages that may get caught in stilts mechanism |
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| Injury from equipment failure (falling from defective stilts, cutting on sharp break points in stilts) |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Service provider performs visual check before using the stilts. Service provider is fully trained in how to safely dismount the stilts in the event that they begin to fail. Service provider uses professional-grade equipment |
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| Injury from losing balance and falling due to lights glare |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Service provider checks the performance space before performing for bright lights and lasers (e.g. from a disco). Service provider understands how to stop and if necessary dismount the stilts in the case of being dazzled by bright lights. Visitors must not shine lasers or other lights at the Service provider |
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| Injury from collision with overhead objects (lights, beams, etc.) |
Service provider |
Service provider checks the performance space before performing for overhead obstacles and avoids them during performance |
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| Injury from visitors walking into Service providers |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Performers wear bright costumes to capture attention of visitors. Service provider will audibly guide visitors to keep their distance if necessary |
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| Bruising and friction from overuse or improper use of stilts equipment |
Service provider |
Service provider only undertakes stilt walking activities for the duration they are booked for. Service provider only undertakes stilt-walking durations they are physically able to provide without injury. Service provider takes breaks at designated times |
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| Injury from improper use of stilts |
Service provider, Client, Visitors |
Stilts equipment only to be used by JoJoFun professionals |
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