Standard DJ Setup and Operation Risk Assessment
Equipment Installation
Potential Hazard
Manual handling injuries
Who is a risk
DJ
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
Only equipment designed to be transported by
one person is used. Members of public will not
be allowed to move equipment. Use of mechanical aids (trolleys) for heavier items.
Potential Hazard
Trip hazard from cabling
Who is a risk
DJ
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
The public will not be present during setup, extra care must be taken to be aware of cabling runs.
Cables across walkways and public areas to be taped down as soon as possible after installation.
Objects falling from height
Potential Hazard
DJ
Who is a risk
Low
Risk Rating
Audio and lighting will be visually inspected at every event before being placed on the stands. Stands will be placed as far away from the public as possible, next to walls or in corners of the room.
Preventative measures
During the event (Equipment in use)
Trip hazard from cables
Potential Hazard
DJ, Guests, Venue staff
Who is a risk
Low
Risk Rating
Set up equipment in a fashion that minimises the need for cables to run across public areas.
Securely tape down cables to the floor across walkways or in public areas.
Preventative measures
Electrocution from DJ equipment
Potential Hazard
DJ, Guests, Venue staff
Who is a risk
Low
Risk Rating
Equipment inspected as set up at each event. Electrical equipment PAT tested every year. Items immediately replaced if any faults develop.
Preventative measures
Potential Hazard
Objects falling from height
Who is a risk
DJ, Guests, Venue staff
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
Lighting effects secured to stands and visually inspected on installation. Equipment stands not to be placed in public walkways and as far away from the public as possible.
Potential Hazard
Trip hazard from floor standing equipment
Who is a risk
DJ, Guests, Venue staff
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
Equipment stands will be placed as far away from the public as possible, next to walls or in corners to reduce risk.
Potential Hazard
Hearing damage from high sound pressure levels
DJ, Guests, Venue staff
Who is a risk
Low
Risk Rating
Volume levels to be monitored throughout the event. Higher volumes used for shorter periods of time during the performance. DJ to walk out onto the dance floor and around the venue to check sound levels in all areas. If DJ booth has to be positioned close to the speakers then hearing protection will be worn by the DJ.
Preventative measures
De-Rig
Potential Hazard
Manual handling injuries
Who is a risk
DJ
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
Only equipment designed to be transported byone person is used. Members of public will notbe allowed to move equipment. Use of mechanical aids (trolleys) for heavier items.
Potential Hazard
Trip hazard from cabling
Who is a risk
DJ
Risk Rating
Low
Preventative measures
The public will not be present during de-rig, extra care must be taken to be aware of cabling runs.
Cables to be removed as soon as possible.
Objects falling from height
Potential Hazard
DJ
Who is a risk
Low
Risk Rating
Extra care will be taken when lowering stands with equipment on.
Preventative measures