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How to use this Risk Assessment tool?
Select from each category in the drop down that is applicable to your event. The total score for the Event Risk Classification tool to be compared against the table for the Risk Rating of the event. This will also assist in your Risk Management Plan.
Number of Patrons for duration of the event Less than 50 Less than 100 100 - 200 200 - 500 500 - 1,000 1,000 - 5,000 5,000 - 10,000 More than 10,000
Entry restrictions Open to general public; free or prior numbers not known, general admission Function for select membership-non-related persons, pre-sold tickets & allocated seating Private family i.e. Birthday, wedding – mostly related persons
Crowd dynamics Harsh environment crowd pushing and competition most of the time Hostile elements- reasonable possibility of crowd pressure at some stage Elderly, mobility impair, require assistance and close supervision Young children requiring close supervision Healthy, predominantly good mobility- static crowd
Lighting Lighting dimmed or extinguished Normal lighting Held during the day
Duration Multiple days Greater than 8 hours Between 4 and 8 hours Between 2 and 4 hours Between 1 and 2 hours Less than 1 hour
Structures Spectator stand temporary Temporary facilities or one off event Stage and support system- temporary complex (score per stage) Marque larger than 200m2 Stage permanent or temporary simple Marquee Medium 55m2 - 200m2 Marquee or stall - small less than 55m2 Number of marquee (1-500):
Egress Difficulty Multi storey building or basement with only stair access to open space 2 storey building Complex single storey building, multiple areas Simple single storey building- one area Open air
Drugs and alcohol Alcohol banned or traditionally consumed in moderation BYO Alcohol, alcohol is sold/provided or illicit drug use likely
Score: Your event is:
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