RA-HS120 Event Management and Public Events
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Event Management and Public Events Risk Assessment
This fully completed event management and public events risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with planning, build, operation, and breakdown of public events including concerts, festivals, sporting events, and outdoor gatherings, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Event Management and Public Events Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with event management and public events including;
- Crowd crush and overcrowding at entry points, stages, and exits causing crush injury or fatality
- Temporary structure collapse including stages, barriers, and temporary grandstands from overloading or wind loading
- Fire risk from event operations including catering, generators, pyrotechnics, and temporary electrical systems
- Medical emergency response risk at events including delayed ambulance access and inadequate first aid cover
- Falling equipment and struck-by hazards during event build and breakdown from unsecured rigging and structures
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Event safety plan and structural engineer sign-off for all temporary structures exceeding 6m
- Crowd monitoring, capacity limits, and documented ingress/egress plan for all public areas
- Fire risk assessment completed; fire extinguishers, detection, and evacuation plan in place
- Minimum ratio of first aiders to event capacity; dedicated ambulance or paramedic cover for large events
- Exclusion zones enforced during all build and breakdown operations; no public access during rigging
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Event Management and Public Events Risk Assessment Suitable For?
This event management and public events risk assessment is suitable for health and safety advisers, event managers, venue operators, and any employer organising or managing public events with a duty to assess risks under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.