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Capacity and Door Count Management Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This capacity and door count management safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps security operatives, stewards, door supervisors and venue managers ensure safe crowd levels and clear egress in public venues.

It covers planning, staff competence, venue layout, door control systems, crowd counting, personal protective equipment provision, collective safety measures and emergency response, and references the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HSE guidance on Managing crowds safely. The checklist aligns with fire safety legislation, ensuring that exit routes remain unobstructed and that staff are equipped with the correct PPE such as high‑visibility clothing. It also supports coordination with local fire services and integrates with incident reporting systems.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑event capacity planning and door count set‑up.
  • Live monitoring of crowd numbers and exit routes during an event.
  • Post‑event review and record‑keeping.

Each question is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before the next stage of the event. The checklist can be printed or used digitally, and the results recorded for audit and future improvement.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your venue, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; Managing crowds safely – HSE.

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Checks covered in this Capacity and Door Count Management checklist

This Capacity and Door Count Management safety checklist template covers 26 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a crowd management risk assessment been completed and briefed to all relevant staff?
2Is a written capacity and door count plan in place for the event?
3Are all stewards and security staff trained in crowd control and door management?
4Is the venue layout clearly marked with exit routes and door capacities displayed?
5Are all exit doors free of obstructions and able to open without hindrance?
6Are door control devices (e.g., turnstiles, barriers) functional and set to the correct count limits?
7Is the electronic or manual door counting system operational and calibrated?
8Is CCTV coverage of entry and exit points active and monitored in real time?
9Are crowd density monitoring tools (e.g., people counters, floor‑area calculations) being used?
10Is the floor surface clean, dry and free of slip hazards near doors and aisles?
11Are barriers and stanchions positioned to guide crowd flow and prevent bottlenecks?
12Is appropriate personal protective equipment, such as high‑visibility clothing or safety footwear, provided to staff and worn when required?
13Is signage indicating maximum occupancy and exit routes clearly visible to attendees?
14Are emergency evacuation procedures communicated to staff and displayed for the public?
15Are designated fire wardens aware of their responsibilities and muster points?
16Is a first‑aid provision and trained first‑aiders available on site?
17Is the fire alarm and emergency lighting system tested and operational?
18Are any temporary structures (e.g., stages, barriers) securely anchored and not impeding exits?
19Is there a clear method for reporting and recording any over‑capacity or door blockage incidents?
20After the event, is a post‑event review completed to assess capacity and door count performance?
21Are records of crowd numbers, door counts and any incidents retained for the required period?
22Are exclusion zones established around doorways to keep unauthorised persons clear during peak crowd flow?
23Are collective safety measures such as barrier positioning and crowd flow signage regularly inspected during the event?
24Is the door counting system reset and re‑calibrated after the event before the next use?
25After the event, are all doors inspected, unlocked and any damage repaired before the venue is closed?
26Is a post‑event incident log completed and stored in accordance with record‑keeping requirements?

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