Assessed by: Archie Harris [Sx Department]
Show: Oliver! The Musical
Director: Dan Winter
Last Review Date: 31/03/2026
Venue: Olympus Theatre
Final Review Date:
| Hazard | Risk | Who might be harmed and how? | Current level of risk | What are we doing currently? | How to control the risk | Resulting level of risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Acid leak/heating up | Actor, burns | 1 | Checking batteries are full and correctly put in the packs | Ensure batteries are fully charged and properly put in the packs | 1 |
| Mic cable too tight/ not fitted correctly | Mic cable ripping out, distortion, loud popping noises | Actor - restricted movement, Audience - sudden loud pop sounds | 1 | Fitting mics with enough slack in the cable, checking head movement, checking mic is connected securely to transmitter | Ask the actor to look down then hold cable with thumb, then ask actor to move their head before taping | 1 |
| Mic wire | Electrocution | Actor | 3 | Assessing mic cables before fitting, checking for any potential tears leaving exposed wire | Replace any mic cables with excessive tears. If the tear is minor, cover with electrical tape | 1 |
| Amplified sound | Hearing damage | Audience, FOH, amplified levels could cause damage to hearing | 2 | Keeping the volume at a manageable level | Sound 1 to actively monitor levels and adjust accordingly | 1 |
| Glue/mic tape | Allergic reaction | Actor | 3 | Asking the actor for any applicable allergies | Do not use mic tape with actors with allergies | 1 |
| Low level lighting, cables/objects on the floor | Slips, trips and falls | Stage crew, actors in the wings | 3 | Using dim blue lighting in the wings | Tidy the wings of any trip hazards, create a clear path, manage cables if possible, tape down any necessary cables | 2 |
| Mic cables | Trapped/caught/snagged, hanging off of actors | Actor and others around them | 2 | Clipping mics securely | Make sure mic is securely clipped into actor’s hair and tucked into costume to keep it from flying around | 1 |
| Ladders/working at height | Falling, dropped objects | Anyone going up access equipment, anyone surrounding, severe injury | 3 | Ensure ladder is stable and secure, ask someone to foot the ladder | Only those who are competent enough should go up access equipment. Person on access equipment should have no loose articles and should secure anything that is necessary. People in surroundings should wear a hard hat. If ladder extension is required ask someone to foot the ladder. | 2 |
| Manual handling | Severe injury, dropping, damage | Cast, crew | 2 | Those who lift heavy objects should lift correctly, with the knees and not the back | No one should lift anything beyond their competence. Appropriate number of people to lift, at least 1 person for every 25kg | 1 |
| Electrical hazards | Electrocution, burns | Crew, risk of electric shock at high voltage | 2 | All electrical equipment should be PAT tested before use. | Ensure all loose connections are insulated and secured. All metal conductors should be grounded. | 1 |
| Rigged objects | Falling due to improper rigging | Anyone walking around the area, serious injury to the head | 3 | All personnel involved with rigging must be competent and informed on proper rigging techniques | Ensure everything is sufficiently tightened and secured. Use safety bonds as a failsafe. | 1 |