General risks, applicable to most events
| Hazard to health and/or safety present | Possible risk to persons & public | Precautions to take | Severity | Likelihood | Risk Level | Action Required, by whom and when? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General risks | ||||||
| Slips, trips and falls | Minor injuries | Keep floor areas clear of hazards, ensure cables are appropriately taped down | L | |||
| Non-ionising radiation | Warming of body tissue | Antennas are operated above head height. Warning signs are placed nearby | L | |||
| Manual handling | Risk of Musculoskeletal injures, cuts, bruises and crushing. | Large/heavy items are carried by two or more people. | M | |||
| Lead-acid batteries | Shorting of contacts could lead to damage to the cells or fire | Contacts are taped over for storage and transportation | M | |||
| Wires temporarily at head height during setup/packdown | Risk of injury caused by walking into partially assembled antennas | Ensure all club members present are aware of the construction going on | L | |||
