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This theatre venue safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps venue managers, stage crew and safety officers confirm that all aspects of a performance space are safe before, during and after a show.

It covers planning, competence, site conditions, task‑specific hazards, plant and equipment, personal protective equipment, collective safety measures, emergency provisions and final make‑safe actions. The checklist references the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for all work involving fly‑tower rigging, stage lifts and elevated access.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑show inspections – verify rigging, fly‑tower, orchestra pit and stage machinery are safe.
  • During‑show checks – monitor ongoing hazards such as moving scenery, lighting rigs and audience barriers.
  • Post‑event make‑safe – ensure all equipment is secured, stored and records updated.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before work continues or the venue re‑opens.

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

The checklist can be printed or used on a tablet, allowing rapid on‑site verification and easy archiving of completed records for audit purposes.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this Theatre Venue Operations checklist

This Theatre Venue Operations safety checklist template covers 23 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 risk assessment for the performance and associated work at height been completed and briefed to all staff?
2Are all operatives who will work at height trained, competent and authorised for fly‑tower and rigging tasks?
3Is the weather forecast suitable for safe rigging and elevated work on the day of the event?
4Is the ground and floor condition around the stage and fly‑tower free from slip, trip and collapse hazards?
5Are overhead services, lighting rigs and aerial equipment clearly identified and protected from accidental contact?
6Is the fly‑tower structure free of visible damage, corrosion or loose fittings?
7Are all rigging points, bolts and safety latches inspected and confirmed to be in good condition and rated for the load?
8Is the load chart for each lift or hoist displayed and adhered to for the planned lifts?
9Are stage machinery (e.g., lifts, turntables, moving platforms) inspected for fluid leaks, worn brakes and secure guardings?
10Is the orchestra pit edge protected with barriers or warning signs to prevent falls?
11Are all access routes to the pit and under‑stage areas clear and adequately lit?
12Is appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety footwear, high‑visibility vest, gloves, eye protection) available and being worn where required?
13Are exclusion zones and safety barriers erected around moving scenery, lifts and rigging operations?
14Are emergency stop devices on all powered stage equipment functional and accessible?
15Is a qualified first‑aider on‑site and aware of the specific hazards of stage work?
16Are fire extinguishers suitable for electrical and combustible material fires positioned and inspected?
17Is the load securing method (chains, webbing, shackles) inspected and appropriate for the items being moved?
18Are all cables, ropes and rigging lines free from fraying, cuts or damage?
19Has the venue’s emergency evacuation plan been reviewed for any changes caused by the set‑up?
20After the event, have all lifts, rigging and stage equipment been isolated, locked out and stored safely?
21Has the post‑event inspection record been completed and any defects reported for corrective action?
22Are all electrical power supplies to lighting and rigging equipment isolated and locked out after use?
23Is any pyrotechnic or special‑effects material stored in accordance with COSHH and fire‑safety guidelines?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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