St Martins School Disco Health and Safety 2017

Location Hazard High/ Medium/ Low risk level Eliminate/
Minimise/
Mitigate		 Action
Entrance way/
Food Stall/
Glow
Products
tables/Stalls		 Trip on
power
cords		 med Minimise Power cords to be taped/adhered to
table leg/pole, or covered over.
Where cords cannot be covered or
adhered to something, appropriate
measures will be taken to remove trip
hazard.
Have Hazard notified on Volunteer Job
Card for this position.
Food Stalls –
heated
surfaces,
foods and
liquids		 Burns to
skin,
clothing,
Fire at/
around stall		 Med-High Minimise Have Hazard notified on Volunteer Job
Card for this position.
Location of Fire Extinguisher is in Hall
Kitchen.
Care taken while setting up, cooking,
cleaning, carrying hot items.
First Aid Kit and person located in
Kitchen area for minor burns
For more major issues, seek medical
advice.
Call Ambulance via 111 or take for
Medical attention/Hospitalisation if
necessary
Putting up /
taking down
Decorations,
Food & Drink
Stalls –
moving/
shifting foods
and liquids		 Injury to
back or
limbs while
lifting heavy
items		 med minimise Take care, use correct lift technique
ask for help if unsure of own lifting
capabilities
Setting up
and taking
down of
gazebos		 Injury to
back or
limbs while
lifting heavy
items		 med minimise Take care, use correct lift technique
ask for help if unsure of own lifting
capabilities
Setting up
and taking
down of
gazebos		 Injury to
hands/arms
while
erecting
side		 med minimise Be aware of moving parts of gazebos,
especially metal parts which could jam
hands/fingers/skin etc.
follow instructions for correct
techniques for setting up and taking
down.
Setting up
and taking
down of
gazebos		 Wind
blowing
lifting
gazebo		 med minimise Weigh down corners with weights
(sand bags made using sand from sand
pits – return sand afterwards)
Large Threat minimise First adult to notice calls 111 or notifies
Head Organiser who then calls 111
MCs notify Fiesta attendees of the
need to evacuate (without mentioning
Bomb threat directly), all evacuate to
Muster Point
Include Muster Point on MC Script to
notify everyone
Earthquake minimise Include Drop cover hold message and
Muster Point on MC Script to notify
everyone
Fire minimise First adult to notice calls 111,
MCs notify attendees, all evacuate to
Muster Point on School Courts outside
Performing Arts room/Library
Include Muster Point on MC Script to
notify everyone

2017 Disco JOB CARD – FOOD AND DRINKS

Stall:

Sausage Sizzle, Popcorn, all other food and drink sales
Location and time: as per the information received confirming your choice for the day

Job Description:

To manage and serve food and/or beverages specific to the stall you are working.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Arrive 5 minutes prior to start time to familiarise yourself with role
• Read health and safety information specific to stall
• Help set up cooking equipment and food
• Prepare/ Cook food as per stall requirements
• Handle food, cooking utensils and equipment items safely
• Sell items to members of the public
• Handle money responsibly
• For Sausage Sizzle, keep an eye on the gazebo covering your stall – ensure it’s weighted down enough to not blow away
• Be aware of the location of First Aid Station
• Be respectful to other helpers and members of the public

Hazard and management
Injury to back or limbs while lifting heavy items Take care, use correct lift technique ask for help if unsure of own lifting capabilities
Burns to skin, clothing, Fire at/around stall Take care round hot surfaces and hot liquids.
Care taken while setting up, cooking, cleaning. Fire Extinguisher/Flame retardant is in Kitchen
Power cord trip hazard Check your surroundings to ensure any power cords are covered or otherwise managed (e.g. bundled or taped) to minimise trip hazard.

If required, First Aid help can be found in the Kitchen, please familiarise yourself with where this is in case of an emergency.

2017 Disco JOB CARD – GENERAL STALL

Stall:

Glow Products, Face Painting, Photo Booth, also Bouncer, Money Collection, Entry/Exit Door, First Aid, Child Support etc

Location and time:

as per the information received confirming your choice for the day

Job Description:

To manage and sell items specific to the stall you are working.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Arrive 5 minutes prior to start time to familiarise yourself with role
  • Read health and safety information specific to stall
  • Handle any equipment items safely
  • Sell goods/face painting to members of the public
  • Handle money responsibly
  • Be aware of the location of First Aid Station
  • Be respectful to other helpers and members of the public
Hazard and management
Injury to back or limbs while lifting heavy items Take care, use correct lift technique get help if unsure of own lifting capabilities
Power cord trip hazard Check your surroundings to ensure any power cords are covered or otherwise managed(e.g. bundled or taped) to minimise trip hazard.

If required, First Aid help can be found in the Kitchen, please familiarise yourself with where this is in case of an emergency.

2017 Disco JOB CARD – SET UP/PACK DOWN

Job Description:

Set up and packdown of Gazebos, Trestle tables, Decorations
Location and time: as per the information received confirming your choice for the day.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time
• Read health and safety information specific to your role
• Set up trestle tables and gazebos as per plan (see Disco Co-ordinator)
• Set up bench seating as required for audience seating
• Pack down gazebos and trestle tables
• Be aware of the location of First Aid Station
• Be respectful to other helpers and members of the public

Hazard and management
Injury to hands/arms/leg while erecting side Be aware of moving parts of gazebos,
especially metal parts which could jam hands/fingers/skin etc.
Follow instructions for correct techniques for setting up and taking down.
Injury to back or limbs while lifting heavy items Take care, use correct lift technique get help if unsure of own lifting capabilities
Fall hazard Ensure secure body/ladder position
while erecting/removing decorations

If required, First Aid help can be found in the Kitchen, please familiarise yourself with where this is in case of an emergency