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Exhibitions Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for exhibitions and gallery displays.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Benefits3 Hazards4 Checklist5 Related

The essential guide to exhibition safety

Exhibitions showcase art, history, science, and culture to visitors in museums, galleries, and temporary venues. These displays require careful planning to protect both visitors and valuable exhibits while ensuring accessibility.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough exhibition risk assessment—from visitor flow and artifact protection to lighting, accessibility, and emergency procedures.

Visitors viewing art in gallery
Event Safety
Event Safety
Activity Benefits

Why exhibitions matter

Education

Provides educational opportunities for all ages.

Culture

Preserves and celebrates cultural heritage.

Inspiration

Inspires creativity and critical thinking.

Tourism

Attracts tourism and boosts local economies.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Exhibit ProtectionHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Damage, theft, vandalism of valuable exhibits and artifacts.

Control Measures
  • Display cases and barriers
  • Security presence
  • CCTV monitoring
  • No-touch policies enforced
Visitor FlowMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Overcrowding, bottlenecks, blocked emergency exits.

Control Measures
  • Timed entry tickets
  • One-way visitor routes
  • Capacity monitoring
  • Staff positioned at key points
Lighting & EnvironmentMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Trips in low-lit areas, heat damage to exhibits.

Control Measures
  • Appropriate lighting levels
  • UV filtering where needed
  • Climate control maintained
  • Trip hazards minimized
AccessibilityMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Exclusion, accidents for visitors with disabilities.

Control Measures
  • Accessible routes throughout
  • Ramps and lifts available
  • Audio descriptions offered
  • Seating provided

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 37 hazards and 104+ control measures for Exhibitions, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Exhibition safety checklist

Exhibits

  • Display cases secure
  • Barriers in place
  • Labels clear
  • Insurance confirmed

Visitors

  • Capacity set
  • Routes marked
  • Accessibility checked
  • Staff positioned

Venue

  • Fire exits clear
  • Lighting adequate
  • Climate controlled
  • CCTV working

Emergency

  • First aid available
  • Evacuation plan ready
  • Staff trained
  • Emergency contacts posted

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