dc eliston event risk manegment
EVENT SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
AND
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
For small to medium sized community events
EVENT SAFETY AND PLANNING
As part of any good planning process hazards should be identified and risks assessed and controlled to minimise the potential for injury or harm. Events vary in size, nature and type, but all events require assessment, control and monitoring of risks.
Attached is a publication produced by Safework SA which provides guidance in the type of risk assessment procedure that should be undertaken before an event takes place.
Council requires that before an event is held on Council or public land, relevant permits and licences are obtained and that a risk assessment and Event
Management Plan (attached below) is completed and forwarded to Council.
Please note that permits are required for fireworks and detailed procedures must be followed to ensure safety of crowds when using fireworks and Council must be informed prior to the event. For more details regarding fireworks please contact SafeWork SA on
Telephone: 1300 365 255 or (08) 8303 0400.
Event Checklist:
CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING YOUR EVENT
Have you…
Decided on the objectives and what kind of event you want to have?
Found other people who will organise the event with you?
Divided up the tasks that need to be accomplished?
In your list of tasks to be accomplished, have you included…
Setting a date for your event?
Picking a venue?
Setting a time?
Have you…
Made a budget?
Made a plan for obtaining funds?
Secured your venue?
Obtained a permit from Council to conduct the event?
Obtained relevant licences/ permits relating to food/alcohol/ fireworks?
Obtained relevant licences/ permits relating stalls/ events from Council?
Investigated whether roads need to be closed and discussed with Council?
Undertaken a risk assessment (see attached)?
Considered risk/safety issues (see below)?
Ensure that you have properly addressed your waste disposal practices with the
Council?
AND
EVENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
For small to medium sized community events
EVENT SAFETY AND PLANNING
As part of any good planning process hazards should be identified and risks assessed and controlled to minimise the potential for injury or harm. Events vary in size, nature and type, but all events require assessment, control and monitoring of risks.
Attached is a publication produced by Safework SA which provides guidance in the type of risk assessment procedure that should be undertaken before an event takes place.
Council requires that before an event is held on Council or public land, relevant permits and licences are obtained and that a risk assessment and Event
Management Plan (attached below) is completed and forwarded to Council.
Please note that permits are required for fireworks and detailed procedures must be followed to ensure safety of crowds when using fireworks and Council must be informed prior to the event. For more details regarding fireworks please contact SafeWork SA on
Telephone: 1300 365 255 or (08) 8303 0400.
Event Checklist:
CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING YOUR EVENT
Have you…
Decided on the objectives and what kind of event you want to have?
Found other people who will organise the event with you?
Divided up the tasks that need to be accomplished?
In your list of tasks to be accomplished, have you included…
Setting a date for your event?
Picking a venue?
Setting a time?
Have you…
Made a budget?
Made a plan for obtaining funds?
Secured your venue?
Obtained a permit from Council to conduct the event?
Obtained relevant licences/ permits relating to food/alcohol/ fireworks?
Obtained relevant licences/ permits relating stalls/ events from Council?
Investigated whether roads need to be closed and discussed with Council?
Undertaken a risk assessment (see attached)?
Considered risk/safety issues (see below)?
Ensure that you have properly addressed your waste disposal practices with the
Council?