This risk assessment document summarizes potential hazards and avoidance strategies for 9 different locations for the production "Put on Your Suit" by Lauren Lane. The locations include outdoor areas like fields, parks, and streets as well as indoor areas of a house. Common hazards addressed are slipping/falling, getting lost, interaction with vehicles, animals, and agricultural machinery. Avoidance strategies generally involve using proper lighting, appropriate footwear, designated paths, and being accompanied at night or in more isolated areas.

1. Risk Assessment
Production Title: “Put on Your Suit” by Lauren Lane
Location Hazard Avoidance
Location 1 – ATC Fields (woods), - pond (not fenced off) - stay well back from edge of pond
Hutton - slippery (during winter) - a torch or other artificial light is essential at night
- getting lost (especially at night) - suitable footwear must be worn
- falling over due to poor / no lighting - be aware of all animals
- uneven ground
- dogs may not be on a lead
Location 2 – crop field, Hutton - use of agricultural machinery and pesticides - no accessibility during planting and harvesting
- muddy and slippery (during autumn and winter) - appropriate footwear at all times
- uneven ground - walk on designated path
- damage to crops - a torch or other artificial light is essential (at night)
- poor / no lighting
Location 3 – ATC Fields, Hutton - slippery (during winter) - a torch or other artificial light is essential at night
- getting lost (especially at night) - suitable footwear must be worn
- falling over due to poor / no lighting - be aware of all animals
- uneven ground
- dogs may not be on a lead
- cows and horses in back of field
Location 4 – Shenfield High Street - cars - stay on pavement and use pedestrian crossings
- crowded pavements - be aware at night of potential drunkards and people acting rowdily.
- pubs

2. Location 5 – Wash Road Park, - deserted at night and limited lighting - make sure at night you are accompanied by someone
Hutton - play equipment - a torch or other artificial light might be useful
- take care when using play equipment
Location 6 – Bench (ATC Fields), - bench could be unstable / wood could be rotted - check the condition of the bench before using it
Hutton - beware of protruding nails and broken wood - appropriate footwear is needed
which could cause splinters - a torch or other artificial light is essential at night
- slippery (during winter) - be aware of animals in the vicinity
- getting lost (especially at night)
- uneven ground
- dogs may not be on a lead
Location 7 – Tomlyns Close, - cars - stay on the pavement
Hutton - next to a main road - use pedestrian crossings
- very deserted at night - make sure you are accompanied at night
Location 8 – Fireplace (my house), - naked flame - use a fireguard
Hutton - risk of things catching fire - stay far back
- burns - make sure fireplace is clear of obstructions / trip hazards
- hard surfaces (wood and marble)
Location 9 – Sofa (my house), - not stable - check the condition of sofa before use
Hutton - falling off sofa and landing on hard surface - make sure to sit on sofa properly and make sure the floor is clear of
hard objects.