Risk and management information for the Fair:
Hazardous substances
Risks
- Solvents
- Flammable substances
- Explosives
- Corrosive substances (acids, bases)
- Oxidising agents (e.g. bleaches, peroxides)
- Foods that could be contaminated or trigger allergic reactions (e.g. peanuts)
Management
- No solvents, flammable of explosive substances, corrosives or oxidising agents allowed on display
Noxious organisms
Risks
- Microorganisms (bacteria and fungi)
- Animals
- Poisonous plants
Management
- No animals alive or dead
- No poisonous plants
- Food substances must be in an enclosed container
- Any food substances containing to be clearly labelled
Electrical equipment
Risks
- Uncertified equipment
- Exposed electrical circuitry
Management
- No uncertified or modified electrical equipment to be able to be plugged in to mains supply
- Operating electrical equipment that is self contained may not exceed 12 volts