Choir & music rehearsals Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Fire safety during rehearsals — Keep exits unobstructed by chairs or stands, test alarms weekly, and brief choir leaders on evacuation routes. Assign marshals for larger groups and avoid using candles in practice spaces.
• Aggressive behaviour or disagreements — Set a code of conduct, train leaders in conflict management, and provide a safe way for members to raise concerns. Intervene early to defuse heated exchanges.
• Travel to and from rehearsals at night — Encourage car-sharing, provide adequate external lighting, and remind members not to walk alone where possible. Keep entrances monitored until all participants have left.
• Noise exposure from loud instruments — Limit high-volume rehearsals, rotate seating so the same singers are not always near percussion or brass, and use acoustic shields where possible. Offer ear protection if prolonged exposure is unavoidable.
• Late-night lock-up responsibilities — Ensure at least two people remain until the end, check all doors and windows are locked, and set alarms together. Provide torches for dark car parks and avoid single individuals locking up alone.