Risk Assessment For Our Parties

Hazard 
​Electric Shock
People At Risk
Performers, Assistants & Young People
Actions Taken
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 plugs.
Notes
Take care plugging in, switch off equipment before plugging in and unplugging, cover or heighten sockets near foot spas if required.
Tripping & Falling
Public & Entertainers
Keep the 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 perform in. Event organiser must ensure that there is adequate space for everyone involved. No standing in foot spas, no leaving foot spas without assistance. 
​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 up or taped down.
no 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.
no notes
Aggravation of or injury as a result of pre-existing medical conditions
Children
​Parents and guardians must supervise games and activities and not permit their child to particiipate with any activity they are physically or emotionally at risk by playing.
No Notes
Tripping, slipping or 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 slippery surfaces. Clean up all spillages from foot spas. Do not play games where there are objects to trip over
no standing or stepping out of foot spas without staff members help 
​Choking on latex from balloon burst
children
Do not give balloons directly to children under three (give to their parent or guardian.) Tell children not to put balloons in their mouths. Do not inflate by mouth as children may copy. Dispose of burst balloons.
clear up any burst balloons and dispose of them immediately
​Damaged ear drums
people close when balloon pops
​Do not inflate balloons close to peoples ears
keep people away when inflating balloons
​Trapped fingers, bumps, knocks and scrapes when setting up
children
Keep children away when setting up. Do not allow children to assist with setup.
no notes
Injury caused by falling objects
Staff and public
​Ensure backdrops, tables and props are secure.
do not allow children near areas without permission
Skin Irritation
children
Ensure all products are nut free, for sensitive skin and permission is given by guardians for the use of products on the child's skin. 
company collects consent forms from all parents prior to the event, if irritation occurs, rinse immediately and seek the assistance of a dr if needed. 
​Eyes stinging and irritation
children
Pre-school children must be supervised by their parent or guardian. If eye makeup causes irritation remove immediately. 
tell children not to rub their eyes after having eye makeup
burns
​Use caution when working with hot water and smoke.
take care when pouring and carrying hot water for foot spas and check water before children put their feet into foot spas
no notes
Spreading infections (eg cold sores, chicken pox, conjunctivitis.)
Children and adults
Do not apply makeup or creams to the infected area. Keep implements clean: use clean sponges, brushes and tools per person, regularly wash brushes in use, regularly change water and clean brushes, water bowl after event and wash hands regularly.
disinfect foot spas, no cross contamination of feet in foot spas, cover foot conditions that you are informed about 
​Aggravating existing skin conditions
Children & Adults
​Do not put products, paints or makeup on children or adults with sensitive skin, eczema, open cuts or sores, or other skin conditions.
no notes
Falling off the chair
Children
Assist on and off the chairs
no notes