Site planning
Planning is essential and should be completed in advance, as last minute changes can be difficult.
Initial planning should include consideration of:
- ground conditions
- site access for delivery, set-up, dismantling and removal of the amusement device
- available utilities e.g. water, power, existing amenities and other fixed buildings
- site availability before and after the event for setup, dismantling and removal
- proximity to permanent structures, such as fixtures and power lines
Once the devices are selected, the final plan should be developed and undertaken using a risk management process in consultation with those having knowledge, responsibility and/or experience in planning shows that include amusement devices. :
The final plan should include:
- site layout plan, including location of each amusement device
- size and requirements of each amusement device
- site rules
- setup/dismantling procedures
- high risk work licence requirements during erection or dismantling
- provision of power, water, amenities(permanent or temporary and whether they will be provided by the organiser, device operator or other entity)
- fencing/separation of hazards eg - temporary generators, general purpose outlets (GPO’s)
- traffic management plan, eg - trucks, forklifts, elevating work platforms.
- crowd control procedures
- whether animals/pets will be permitted
- emergency procedures, e.g. emergency contacts, first aid provisions, evacuation plans
- controls the supplier has in place to manage:
- noise exposure for their workers
- hazardous manual tasks
- sun safety
- fatigue
- working at heights.