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Get-In and Get-Out at Theatres and Venues Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist is designed for venue and theatre staff responsible for the safe execution of load‑in and load‑out operations. It provides a systematic approach to identify and control hazards associated with manual handling of flight cases, work at height activities, and the pressures of tight schedules.

Use this checklist for:

  • Inspecting loading dock and stage access routes for hazards.
  • Ensuring manual handling of equipment and cargo is safe and within assessed limits.
  • Verifying that work‑at‑height tasks are risk assessed and that appropriate fall‑protection is in place.
  • Managing time pressures to prevent rushed handling and associated injuries.
  • Confirming that any hazardous substances are identified, controlled and staff are competent to handle them.

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

How to use: before each load‑in or load‑out, walk through each question with the team, answer Yes, No or N/A, record any required actions, review risk assessments, confirm training, and conduct a brief debrief after the operation to capture lessons learned.

A designated supervisor should oversee the operation, ensuring that all staff are briefed, communication systems are in place, and emergency routes remain clear throughout the process.

Compliant with: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Work at Height Regulations 2005, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Get-In and Get-Out procedures for theatres and venues checklist

This Get-In and Get-Out procedures for theatres and venues safety checklist template covers 15 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 the loading dock area been inspected for hazards before moving flight cases?
2Are all flight cases securely sealed and labelled for easy identification?
3Is the weight of each flight case within the limits specified by the manual handling risk assessment?
4Are staff using appropriate manual handling aids (e.g., trolleys, pallet trucks) for all loads?
5Is there a clear, unobstructed pathway from the loading dock to the stage area?
6Have any work at height tasks (e.g., rigging lighting) been risk assessed and safe systems of work in place?
7Are fall protection measures (e.g., guardrails, harnesses) available and used where required?
8Is the time allocated for loading and unloading sufficient to avoid rushing?
9Are staff briefed on the schedule and any time pressures before starting the get‑in?
10Is emergency access maintained at all times during the get‑in and get‑out processes?
11Have all staff involved received manual handling training appropriate to the loads they will handle?
12Is there a designated supervisor overseeing the get‑in and get‑out operations?
13Are any hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning chemicals, paints) being transported or used, and have they been risk assessed?
14Is a clear communication system (e.g., radios, hand signals) in place for coordinating movements?
15Is a post‑operation debrief conducted to capture any incidents or lessons learned?

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