A Event Hire Ltd

Master Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)

Company: A Event Hire Ltd
Scope of Works: Supply, delivery, installation, setup, collection and removal of temporary event hire equipment.

1. Scope of Activities

This RAMS covers the normal activities undertaken by A Event Hire Ltd in connection with the delivery, installation, use and removal of event hire equipment.

Activities include:

  • Loading and unloading vehicles

  • Delivery and collection

  • Manual handling

  • Installation and positioning of event furniture

  • Installation of temporary barriers and fencing

  • Erection and dismantling of pop-up gazebos

  • Installation of exhibition equipment

  • Installation of event games and attractions

  • Installation of Christmas and themed props

  • Electrical equipment setup where applicable

  • Interaction with customers and members of the public

  • Event-site installation and derig

  • Vehicle movements on event sites

2. Equipment Covered

This Master RAMS is intended to cover the following equipment supplied by A Event Hire Ltd:

Event Furniture

  • Bean Bags

  • Wooden Picnic Benches

  • Coloured Picnic Benches

  • Deck Chairs

  • Giant Deck Chairs

  • Black Folding Chairs

  • Wooden Folding Chairs

  • 6ft Trestle Tables

  • 5ft Round Tables

  • 6ft Round Tables

  • Wooden Garden Tables

  • Wooden Garden Chairs

  • Wooden Table & Chair Sets

  • Chrome Bistro Tables

  • Chrome Bistro Chairs

  • Cube Stools

  • Pallet Cube Seats

  • Pallet Armchairs

  • Pallet Sofas

  • Pallet Coffee Tables

  • Low-Level Pallet Tables

  • Rustic Tables

  • Rustic Benches

  • Rattan Furniture

  • Bamboo/Wicker Furniture

  • Barcelona Sofas

  • Barcelona Chairs

  • Barcelona Ottomans

Bar Stools & Poseur Tables

  • Aldo Bar Stools

  • Eames Bar Stools

  • Tolix Bar Stools

  • Hans Bar Stools

  • Coco Bar Stools

  • Standard Poseur Tables

  • Levante Poseur Tables

  • Glass Poseur Tables

  • Tolix Poseur Tables

  • Teak Poseur Tables

Exhibition Furniture & Displays

  • Exhibition Counters

  • Curved Exhibition Counters

  • Lockable Cabinets

  • Tall Glass Display Cabinets

  • Full Glass Display Counters

  • Brochure Stands

  • Exhibition Tables

  • Meeting Tables

Barriers & Fencing

  • Crowd Control Barriers

  • Tensa Barriers

  • White Wooden Picket Fencing

  • White Plastic Picket Fencing

  • Rustic Picket Fencing

  • 5ft Picket Fencing

  • Rope & Pole Barriers

Outdoor Equipment

  • 3m × 3m Pop-Up Gazebos

  • 3m × 4.5m Pop-Up Gazebos

  • Gazebo Sidewalls

  • Gazebo Weights

  • Parasols

  • Parasol Bases

Rustic & Decorative Furniture

  • Wooden Beer Barrels

  • Oil Drums

  • Rustic Tables

  • Rustic Benches

  • Sweet Carts

Exhibition & Event Games

  • Arcade Machines

  • Batak Reaction Games

  • Buzz Wire / Mega Wire

  • Basketball Challenge

  • Table Football

  • Gold Bar Challenge

  • Safe Cracker / Crack the Code

  • Capsule / Gashapon Machines

  • Catch It Reaction Ring

  • Hang Tough

  • Plinko

  • Prize Crane

  • Prize Wheel

  • Racing Simulators

  • Roller Bowler

  • Shuffleboard

  • Snatch It

  • The Vault

  • Whack-A-Mole

  • Whack-A-Grinch

  • American Pool Tables

Mini Golf

  • 9-Hole Wedding Mini Golf

  • Rustic Mini Golf

  • Corporate Mini Golf

  • Christmas Mini Golf

Christmas & Winter Wonderland Equipment

  • Santa Sleighs

  • Santa Thrones

  • Sitting Santa Props

  • Life-Size Santa Props

  • Reindeer

  • Snowmen

  • Penguins

  • Nutcrackers

  • Candy Canes

  • Santa Postboxes

  • Christmas Presents

  • Christmas Trees

  • Alpine Lodge Entrance

  • Ski Lift Chair

  • Ski Racks

  • Skis

  • Ski Signs

  • Gingerbread Props

  • Rustic Christmas Fireplace

  • Giant Baubles

  • Wooden Grotto Façade

  • Snow-Effect Flooring

  • Red Carpet

  • Christmas VIP Entrances

  • Winter Wonderland Backdrops

  • Decorative Lighting and Uplighters

3. Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

A Event Hire Ltd management shall:

  • Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.

  • Ensure appropriate pre-hire inspections are undertaken.

  • Provide staff with suitable health and safety information and training.

  • Provide appropriate PPE where required.

  • Ensure vehicles are suitable for the loads being transported.

  • Ensure loads are secured appropriately.

  • Ensure defects and incidents are recorded and addressed.

  • Review RAMS where significant changes to operations occur.

Employee Responsibilities

Employees shall:

  • Follow company safety procedures and instructions.

  • Use appropriate manual handling techniques.

  • Wear required PPE.

  • Report damaged or defective equipment.

  • Report accidents, incidents and near misses.

  • Follow venue and site safety instructions.

  • Never deliberately obstruct fire exits or emergency routes.

  • Stop work and report conditions they consider unsafe.

Hirer / Event Organiser Responsibilities

Once the equipment has been delivered, installed where applicable, and handed over, the hirer and/or event organiser is responsible for the safe management and use of the equipment for the duration of the hire period.

The hirer/event organiser shall:

  • Ensure that all applicable health and safety requirements are maintained throughout the event and hire period.

  • Carry out and maintain any event-specific or site-specific risk assessments that fall within their responsibility as organiser, occupier, employer or person in control of the event site.

  • Ensure the venue, event area and access routes are suitable and safe for the equipment being hired.

  • Ensure equipment is used only for its intended purpose and in accordance with any instructions, restrictions or safety information supplied by A Event Hire Ltd.

  • Ensure appropriate supervision is provided where required, particularly where equipment is accessible to children or members of the public.

  • Prevent climbing, standing, overloading, unauthorised movement, alteration, dismantling or misuse of equipment.

  • Maintain clear emergency exits, fire routes and pedestrian walkways throughout the event.

  • Monitor equipment during the hire period and immediately stop use of any item that becomes damaged, unstable, unsafe or unsuitable for continued use.

  • Notify A Event Hire Ltd as soon as reasonably practicable of any defect, damage, accident, incident or safety concern involving the hired equipment.

  • Take reasonable precautions to protect equipment from adverse weather and comply with any instructions concerning wind, rain or other environmental conditions.

  • Ensure that any electrical supply provided by the hirer or venue is suitable, safe and appropriate for the equipment being connected.

  • Ensure all persons using or supervising the equipment are competent to do so where competence or instruction is required.

  • Ensure that appropriate public liability, event and/or other insurance is in place for the event and activities being undertaken, with cover and limits suitable for the nature and scale of the event.

The provision of this RAMS by A Event Hire Ltd does not remove, replace or transfer any legal health and safety duties that apply to the hirer, event organiser, venue, employer, occupier, contractor or any other person with responsibility for the event or premises.

Misuse, Unauthorised Alteration & Liability

A Event Hire Ltd supplies equipment on the basis that it will be used correctly, safely and only for its intended purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Event Hire Ltd shall not be responsible for injury, loss or damage arising from:

  • Misuse, abuse or improper use of the equipment.

  • Failure to follow safety instructions, operating instructions or restrictions supplied by A Event Hire Ltd.

  • Unauthorised movement, relocation, modification, dismantling or alteration of equipment after installation or handover.

  • Overloading, climbing, standing on or using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.

  • Failure by the hirer, venue or event organiser to provide appropriate supervision or crowd management.

  • Continued use of equipment after damage, instability, a defect or an unsafe condition becomes apparent.

  • Unsafe ground, flooring, access routes, electrical supplies, venue conditions or other site conditions outside the reasonable control of A Event Hire Ltd.

  • Failure by the hirer or event organiser to act appropriately in adverse or changing weather conditions.

  • Acts or omissions of the hirer, venue, event organiser, guests, contractors or members of the public that are outside the reasonable control of A Event Hire Ltd.

Nothing in this RAMS excludes or restricts any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted, including liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of A Event Hire Ltd where such liability cannot be excluded by law.

This RAMS should be read alongside A Event Hire Ltd's Terms & Conditions of Hire and any equipment-specific instructions supplied for the booking.

4. General Method Statement

Preparation

  1. Hire equipment is selected for the relevant booking.

  2. Equipment is visually inspected before dispatch.

  3. Defective equipment is removed from service.

  4. Equipment is loaded onto an appropriate vehicle.

  5. Loads are secured to prevent movement during transport.

  6. Relevant delivery and site information is reviewed.

Arrival at Site

  1. Driver reports to the designated site contact or security point where required.

  2. Site rules and delivery instructions are followed.

  3. A dynamic assessment of the immediate work area is undertaken.

  4. Suitable unloading location is identified.

  5. Vehicle movements are controlled appropriately.

  6. Public access to the unloading area is restricted where reasonably practicable.

Unloading

  1. Vehicle is parked safely.

  2. Equipment is unloaded using appropriate manual handling techniques.

  3. Heavy or awkward items are team lifted or moved using suitable handling equipment where available.

  4. Equipment is transferred to the agreed installation area.

  5. Emergency exits and pedestrian routes remain unobstructed.

Installation

  1. Equipment is positioned in the agreed location.

  2. Equipment is installed in accordance with its intended use.

  3. Items are checked for stability.

  4. Electrical equipment is connected appropriately where applicable.

  5. Temporary structures are secured where required.

  6. A final visual inspection is undertaken before the equipment is handed over.

Collection and Derig

  1. Staff report to the appropriate site contact where required.

  2. Equipment is checked before removal.

  3. Items are dismantled using appropriate procedures.

  4. Equipment is safely transported to the collection vehicle.

  5. Vehicle is loaded and load secured.

  6. Installation area is checked before departure.

5. General Manual Handling Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Back injuries

  • Strains and sprains

  • Trapped fingers

  • Crushing injuries

  • Dropped equipment

Control Measures

  • Staff use suitable manual handling techniques.

  • Staff assess the weight, size and shape of items before lifting.

  • Heavy or awkward items are team lifted.

  • Mechanical handling aids are used where appropriate and available.

  • Staff avoid twisting while carrying loads.

  • Carrying distances are minimised where reasonably practicable.

  • Suitable gloves are worn where appropriate.

  • Staff do not attempt lifts they consider unsafe.

Residual Risk: Low when control measures are followed.

6. Vehicle Movement & Loading Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Collision with pedestrians

  • Reversing vehicles

  • Crushing injuries

  • Falling equipment

  • Unsecured loads

  • Traffic movements

Control Measures

  • Vehicles use designated delivery/loading areas where provided.

  • Hazard lights are used where appropriate.

  • Assistance is used for reversing where visibility is restricted and where reasonably practicable.

  • Members of the public are kept clear of unloading operations where possible.

  • Equipment is secured during transport.

  • Vehicle doors are opened carefully where loads may have moved in transit.

  • Engines are switched off during prolonged stationary periods where appropriate.

Residual Risk: Low when control measures are followed.

7. Event Furniture Risk Assessment

Applies to:

  • Chairs

  • Folding Chairs

  • Deck Chairs

  • Picnic Benches

  • Tables

  • Meeting Tables

  • Bar Stools

  • Poseur Tables

  • Bistro Furniture

  • Garden Furniture

  • Rattan Furniture

  • Bamboo Furniture

  • Pallet Furniture

  • Sofas

  • Cube Seating

Hazards

  • Manual handling injuries

  • Finger trapping

  • Collapse or structural failure

  • Instability

  • Trips

  • Uneven surfaces

  • Damaged components

  • Misuse by customers

Control Measures

  • Furniture visually inspected before dispatch.

  • Furniture positioned on suitable stable surfaces.

  • Folding mechanisms fully opened and secured.

  • Damaged furniture removed from service.

  • Adequate pedestrian routes maintained.

  • Furniture not positioned directly in emergency exits.

  • Heavy furniture team lifted where necessary.

  • Equipment only used for its intended purpose.

Residual Risk: Low.

8. Bean Bag Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Trips

  • Manual handling

  • Damaged fabric

  • Escaping filling

  • Fire

  • Wet/slippery surfaces

Control Measures

  • Position away from main walkways.

  • Keep clear of fire exits.

  • Inspect fabric before use.

  • Remove damaged bean bags from service.

  • Keep away from naked flames, heaters and BBQs.

  • Avoid placement on unsuitable wet or unstable surfaces.

Residual Risk: Low.

9. Picnic Bench Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Heavy lifting

  • Trapped fingers

  • Splinters

  • Instability

  • Trips

  • Structural failure

Control Measures

  • Team lifting used where required.

  • Gloves used where appropriate.

  • Timber inspected for significant damage.

  • Benches positioned on firm, reasonably level ground.

  • Damaged benches removed from use.

  • Access routes maintained.

Residual Risk: Low.

10. Deck Chair Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Finger trapping

  • Folding mechanism movement

  • Instability

  • Damaged fabric

  • Trips

  • Wind movement

Control Measures

  • Chairs inspected before dispatch.

  • Staff use correct opening and folding method.

  • Hands kept clear of moving components.

  • Chairs positioned on stable surfaces.

  • Damaged chairs removed from use.

  • Outdoor use reviewed during unsuitable weather.

Residual Risk: Low.

11. Bar Stool & Poseur Table Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Tipping

  • Falls from elevated seating

  • Manual handling

  • Trips around bases

  • Damaged components

Control Measures

  • Equipment positioned on level surfaces.

  • Bases and frames checked before use.

  • Items spaced appropriately.

  • Walkways kept clear.

  • Damaged equipment removed from use.

  • Users should not stand on stools or tables.

Residual Risk: Low.

12. Glass Furniture & Display Cabinet Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Broken glass

  • Cuts

  • Crushing injuries

  • Heavy manual handling

  • Cabinet instability

  • Collision with glass surfaces

Control Measures

  • Glass inspected before delivery.

  • Cracked or damaged glass equipment is not supplied.

  • Suitable manual handling procedures used.

  • Large cabinets moved by sufficient personnel.

  • Equipment positioned on level surfaces.

  • Cabinets positioned away from high-risk impact areas where possible.

  • Doors secured during transport.

Residual Risk: Low.

13. Crowd Barrier Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Manual handling

  • Trapped fingers

  • Trips around feet

  • Barrier movement

  • Falling barriers

  • Vehicle movements during unloading

Control Measures

  • Staff use safe lifting techniques.

  • Gloves worn where appropriate.

  • Barriers positioned on firm surfaces.

  • Barriers connected correctly.

  • Routes around barrier feet considered during installation.

  • Safe unloading area established.

  • Barriers inspected for damage.

Residual Risk: Low.

14. Tensa Barrier & Rope Barrier Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Trip hazards from bases

  • Falling posts

  • Retracting belts

  • Manual handling

  • Unstable positioning

Control Measures

  • Bases positioned on level flooring.

  • Units positioned away from emergency exits.

  • Belts connected correctly.

  • Belts released in a controlled manner.

  • Appropriate spacing maintained.

  • Damaged posts or mechanisms removed from service.

Residual Risk: Low.

15. Picket Fencing Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Trips around feet

  • Falling sections

  • Finger trapping

  • Sharp/damaged timber

  • Wind loading

Control Measures

  • Fencing installed on suitable surfaces.

  • Sections connected correctly.

  • Damaged panels removed from service.

  • Walkways maintained.

  • Outdoor conditions considered before and during installation.

  • Additional securing methods used where appropriate.

Residual Risk: Low.

16. Pop-Up Gazebo Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Wind uplift

  • Structural collapse

  • Trapped fingers

  • Manual handling

  • Trips from weights or securing equipment

  • Adverse weather

Control Measures

  • Gazebos erected by competent staff.

  • Hands kept clear of folding mechanisms.

  • Gazebos appropriately weighted or anchored.

  • Suitable ballast used for the location and conditions.

  • Weather conditions assessed.

  • Gazebos not erected or used where weather conditions make use unsafe.

  • Weights and securing equipment positioned to minimise trip hazards.

  • Damaged frames removed from service.

Residual Risk: Low subject to suitable weather conditions and securing.

17. Parasol Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Wind uplift

  • Falling parasol

  • Heavy bases

  • Trapped fingers

  • Trip hazards

Control Measures

  • Suitable weighted bases used.

  • Parasols correctly installed.

  • Parasols closed or removed during unsuitable wind conditions.

  • Bases positioned to minimise obstruction.

  • Staff use appropriate manual handling procedures.

Residual Risk: Low.

18. Wooden Beer Barrel Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Heavy lifting

  • Rolling

  • Splinters

  • Loose metal hoops

  • Instability

Control Measures

  • Barrels inspected before use.

  • Loose hoops or damaged barrels removed from service.

  • Barrels positioned upright on stable surfaces.

  • Team lifting used where appropriate.

  • Barrels prevented from uncontrolled rolling.

Residual Risk: Low.

19. Oil Drum Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Sharp edges

  • Manual handling

  • Rolling

  • Instability

  • Trips

Control Measures

  • Drums inspected before use.

  • Sharp edges removed or protected.

  • Drums positioned securely.

  • Suitable lifting techniques used.

  • Damaged drums removed from service.

Residual Risk: Low.

20. Exhibition Game Risk Assessment

Applies generally to arcade machines, reaction games, prize games and other freestanding exhibition attractions.

Hazards

  • Electrical equipment

  • Trailing cables

  • Equipment tipping

  • Manual handling

  • Moving components

  • Public misuse

  • Trips

Control Measures

  • Equipment inspected before use.

  • Electrical equipment maintained appropriately.

  • Electrical equipment PAT tested where applicable.

  • Cables routed to minimise trip hazards and protected where necessary.

  • Equipment positioned on stable surfaces.

  • Suitable electrical supplies used.

  • Damaged equipment isolated from use.

  • Users prevented from accessing internal mechanisms.

  • Equipment operated in accordance with intended use.

Residual Risk: Low.

21. Arcade Machine Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Heavy manual handling

  • Electrical hazards

  • Tipping

  • Trailing cables

  • Public interaction

Control Measures

  • Suitable handling equipment used where required.

  • Machines transported upright and secured.

  • Machines positioned on stable flooring.

  • Electrical leads visually checked.

  • Cables appropriately routed.

  • Equipment isolated if damaged.

Residual Risk: Low.

22. Batak / Reaction Game Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Physical exertion

  • Collision with equipment

  • Electrical hazards

  • Trips

  • Public interaction

Control Measures

  • Stable installation area provided.

  • Sufficient clear operating space maintained.

  • Cables managed appropriately.

  • Equipment inspected before operation.

  • Users instructed where necessary.

  • Equipment removed from operation if damaged.

Residual Risk: Low.

23. Buzz Wire Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Electrical equipment

  • Trailing cables

  • Contact with equipment

  • Instability

Control Measures

  • Equipment inspected before use.

  • Low-voltage/control equipment used as designed.

  • Cables secured.

  • Equipment positioned on stable surfaces.

  • Damaged equipment isolated.

Residual Risk: Low.

24. Table Football, Pool & Shuffleboard Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Heavy equipment

  • Finger injuries

  • Trips

  • Equipment movement

  • Misuse

Control Measures

  • Equipment installed on level flooring.

  • Heavy items moved by sufficient personnel.

  • Operating area kept clear.

  • Equipment inspected before use.

  • Damaged equipment removed from service.

Residual Risk: Low.

25. Prize Crane, Prize Wheel & Capsule Machine Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Moving components

  • Electrical hazards where applicable

  • Instability

  • Trapped fingers

  • Public interaction

Control Measures

  • Equipment securely positioned.

  • Internal moving parts inaccessible during normal use.

  • Equipment visually inspected.

  • Electrical connections checked.

  • Children appropriately supervised by the event organiser where required.

Residual Risk: Low.

26. Mini Golf Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Golf clubs

  • Moving golf balls

  • Trips around course obstacles

  • Public interaction

  • Manual handling

Control Measures

  • Suitable space allowed between holes.

  • Playing areas kept clear.

  • Users instructed not to swing clubs excessively.

  • Course components positioned securely.

  • Damaged clubs or obstacles removed from service.

  • Walkways maintained.

Residual Risk: Low.

27. Christmas & Winter Wonderland Prop Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Trips around props

  • Large prop instability

  • Manual handling

  • Electrical lighting

  • Fire

  • Public interaction

  • Children climbing on props

Control Measures

  • Props inspected before installation.

  • Large props positioned securely.

  • Props not intended for climbing positioned appropriately.

  • Emergency exits and walkways maintained.

  • Electrical equipment maintained and PAT tested where applicable.

  • Cables appropriately routed.

  • Props kept away from ignition sources.

  • Heavy props team lifted.

Residual Risk: Low.

28. Santa Sleigh Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Users entering/exiting

  • Falls

  • Overloading

  • Instability

  • Children climbing

  • Manual handling

Control Measures

  • Sleigh positioned on a stable level surface.

  • Sleigh inspected before use.

  • Intended seating capacity observed.

  • Children supervised by responsible adults/event staff.

  • Sleigh not used as climbing equipment.

  • Suitable manual handling procedures used during installation.

Residual Risk: Low.

29. Ski Lift Chair Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Falls

  • Instability

  • Entrapment

  • Children climbing

  • Manual handling

  • Public interaction

Control Measures

  • Ski lift chair positioned securely on level ground.

  • Equipment inspected before use.

  • Used as a static photographic/event prop only unless specifically designed otherwise.

  • Users prevented from climbing on inappropriate parts.

  • Appropriate assistance/supervision provided where necessary.

  • Suitable clear space maintained around installation.

Residual Risk: Low.

30. Christmas Trees & Decorative Prop Risk Assessment

Hazards

  • Falling props

  • Trips

  • Fire

  • Electrical lighting

  • Sharp decorative components

Control Measures

  • Trees and props positioned securely.

  • Bases checked for stability.

  • Decorations checked before installation.

  • Electrical lighting inspected.

  • Items kept clear of emergency exits and heat sources.

  • Cables managed appropriately.

Residual Risk: Low.

31. Electrical Equipment

Hazards

  • Electric shock

  • Damaged cables

  • Water ingress

  • Trips

  • Overloaded supplies

Control Measures

  • Electrical equipment maintained appropriately.

  • PAT testing undertaken where applicable.

  • Equipment visually inspected before use.

  • Damaged plugs or cables removed from service.

  • Suitable power supplies used.

  • Electrical connections protected from unsuitable weather.

  • Cable routes protected where necessary.

  • Customer/venue power supplies must be suitable for the equipment being connected.

Residual Risk: Low.

32. Adverse Weather

Outdoor installations are subject to ongoing weather assessment.

Hazards include:

  • High winds

  • Heavy rain

  • Lightning

  • Flooding

  • Ice

  • Extreme temperatures

Control measures:

  • Weather conditions considered before outdoor installation.

  • Equipment secured appropriately.

  • Activities suspended where conditions become unsafe.

  • Gazebos, parasols and other wind-sensitive equipment taken out of use where required.

  • Staff shall not continue installation or derig operations where conditions present an unacceptable risk.

33. Slips, Trips & Falls

Control measures:

  • Work areas maintained in a tidy condition.

  • Packaging removed after installation.

  • Cables routed away from pedestrian routes where possible.

  • Cable ramps or suitable protection used where necessary.

  • Emergency routes kept clear.

  • Equipment positioned to minimise obstruction.

  • Spillages dealt with or reported promptly.

Residual Risk: Low.

34. Fire Safety

Control measures:

  • Equipment kept clear of emergency exits.

  • Equipment not positioned against fire doors.

  • Flammable equipment kept away from naked flames and significant heat sources.

  • Venue fire procedures followed.

  • Electrical equipment isolated if a defect is identified.

  • Staff familiarise themselves with site emergency arrangements where provided.

Residual Risk: Low.

35. PPE

PPE requirements will depend upon the activity and site.

PPE may include:

  • Safety footwear

  • Work gloves

  • High-visibility clothing

  • Weather-resistant clothing

  • Other site-specific PPE required by the venue or principal contractor

36. Emergency Procedures

In the event of an accident or emergency:

  1. Work will stop where necessary.

  2. Immediate hazards will be controlled where safe to do so.

  3. First aid will be requested/provided as appropriate.

  4. Emergency services will be contacted where required.

  5. Site management will be informed.

  6. A Event Hire Ltd management will be informed.

  7. Defective equipment will be isolated.

  8. Relevant accident/incident details will be recorded.

  9. Significant incidents will be investigated.

37. Accident & Near-Miss Reporting

All accidents, incidents, equipment failures and near misses must be reported to A Event Hire Ltd management.

Where applicable, incidents will be recorded and investigated to identify appropriate corrective actions.

38. Environmental Controls

  • Waste and packaging removed from the work area.

  • Reusable equipment prioritised.

  • Vehicles not left idling unnecessarily.

  • Spillages controlled and reported.

  • Damaged equipment repaired where practical rather than discarded.

  • Site waste procedures followed where applicable.

39. Relevant Legislation & Guidance

This RAMS has been prepared with consideration to relevant UK health and safety legislation and guidance, including:

  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

  • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, as amended

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

  • Work at Height Regulations 2005 where applicable

  • Relevant HSE guidance for workplace transport and event safety

40. Site-Specific Risk Assessment

This document provides A Event Hire Ltd's general RAMS for its normal hire operations.

Before installation, staff shall consider site-specific conditions including:

  • Vehicle access

  • Loading restrictions

  • Pedestrian movements

  • Stairs and lifts

  • Ground conditions

  • Indoor/outdoor location

  • Weather

  • Emergency exits

  • Other contractors

  • Electrical supplies

  • Public access

  • Restricted working areas

Where site conditions introduce hazards not adequately controlled by this RAMS, additional controls shall be implemented before work proceeds.

41. RAMS Review

This document should be reviewed:

  • At least annually.

  • Following a significant accident or incident.

  • Following significant changes to working practices.

  • When new equipment introduces materially different hazards.

  • When legislation or relevant guidance changes.