January 2024 - BAPIA Magazine

Managing Risks and Ensuring Safety

BAPIA members can follow the QR codes for basic risk assessment templates that you can use as a guide. Please note that specific risks may vary based on the context and location of your event. It's essential to tailor your assessment to your specific situation. You need to be signed into the members area to open these links.

VENUE DECORATION

When setting up venue installations, it's essential to carry out a meticulous risk assessment. Many venues now request copies of both your Public Liability and risk assessment for safety purposes. Identifying potential hazards such as manual handling, helium gas, shine sprays, electricity, popped balloons, environmental factors, structural integrity, and allergies can help keep everyone involved safely.

BALLOON TWISTING & ENTERTAINMENT

Safety measures should be taken while balloon twisting at events. These include checking for latex allergies, preventing choking hazards for small children, avoiding repetitive strain injuries, maintaining hygiene, and managing crowds to prevent accidents.

FACE PAINTING

Running a face painting business requires prioritising clients' safety and well-being. Hygiene and sanitation, product and allergy safety, skin prep, design safety, supervision & consent, emergency preparedness, a clean environment and insurance and legal considerations are essential areas to focus on. Additionally, continuous education helps keep up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and safety guidelines in the face painting industry.

SOFT PLAY

To guarantee the well-being of children & visitors, a thorough risk assessment template for soft play areas is an absolute necessity. Identify & assess potential hazards such as tripping, equipment safety, supervision, hygiene, crowd management, emergency exits, & electrical hazards. Be sure to tailor your assessment to your specific soft play area, considering factors such as its size, layout, and unique features. It's also essential to regularly review and update your risk assessment to maintain a safe environment for all.

PROP HIRE

By being proactive in identifying and mitigating risks, a safe environment can be ensured for both employees and customers.

BUBBLE HOUSES

To ensure safety, health & minimize liabilities, a risk assessment checklist for party bubble houses should be used. Safety risks to consider include inspecting structural integrity, implementing fire and electrical safety measures, crowd management, slip and fall hazards & first aid/medical assistance. Health risks include following COVID-19 protocols. Liability risks include obtaining liability insurance. Regular assessments before and during the event are necessary, and close collaboration with event organisers & venue management is crucial.