Safety inspection checklist for events

Site access/egress

• Are entrances/exits clear?
• Are staff/stewards in place and briefed in their roles?
• Can emergency vehicles gain access to all areas?
• Are car parking arrangements in place?
• Are pedestrians segregated from vehicles?
• Are security precautions in place?
• Have adequate signs been provided?

Site condition

• Is the site free from tripping hazards (cables, potholes, footpath defects)?
• Are permanent fixtures in good condition (seats, fences, signage)?
• Has vegetation been cut back and debris removed?
• Have current weather conditions created new hazards to be addressed?
• Have you considered the hazard from overhead and underground service cables/wires? 

Attractions/activities/structures

• Have all structures been completed (stages, seating)?
• Have all structures been inspected and approved by a competent person where required?
• Are all activities sited correctly and checked?
• Have all activity/attraction suppliers provided evidence of insurance and health and safety requirements?
• Are all potentially hazardous activities segregated and/or fenced as required?
• Have temporary flags/decorations been installed correctly and checked?
• Have any unanticipated hazards been introduced?

Event provisions

• Is fire fighting equipment in place?
• Is lighting in place where required?
• Have electrical supplies/equipment been checked/certified (see also Specification for Electrical Installation - Information Sheet)?
• Have toilets been provided where required?
• Are first aid facilities in place?
• Is control centre in place and public address system working (if you have them)?
• Are adequate waste bins provided?
• Are stewards in place?