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Ghost Hunting & Paranormal Investigation Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your venue, group size and timings — we generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering lone working, trip and fall hazards in historic buildings, equipment safety and emergency egress in the dark, ready in minutes.
Used by paranormal investigation groups, event organisers and historic venue managers across the UK
👻 Overnight event in an old building? Mention the venue type — we will include specific controls for unlit stairs, low beams, uneven floors and safe emergency egress in the dark, plus lone working procedures for solo investigations.
Legal requirements for ghost hunt organisers
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, anyone organising an event for members of the public or staff — including a paid paranormal investigation night — has a duty to protect the health and safety of everyone taking part. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) require a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks, under Regulation 3(1), before the event goes ahead.
Historic venues such as castles, stately homes, former prisons and theatres are typically dark, cavernous and full of physical hazards not present in modern buildings — uneven stone floors, low beams, unmarked steps and long unlit corridors. Organisers are expected to identify these hazards and put controls in place, and to keep this written down. Most venues will require a written risk assessment before confirming a booking, particularly for overnight access outside normal opening hours.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies to emergency egress planning — organisers must ensure attendees can safely evacuate a dark, unfamiliar building in the event of a fire alarm or other emergency, which typically means torches, briefed exit routes and headcounts at assembly points.
How it works
1. Describe the event
Tell us the venue type, group size, timings and equipment being used. If participants will be investigating alone or in small groups, mention it and we will include lone working controls.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment referencing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, MHSWR 1999 and fire safety requirements where relevant.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it to the venue as part of your booking pack or keep it on file for your event insurance. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every ghost hunt and paranormal investigation risk assessment is written in full — covering all venue and event-specific hazards.
Trip and fall hazards — uneven floors, unlit stairs, low beams
Lone working during solo or small-group investigations
Emergency egress and evacuation routes in the dark
Fire safety and assembly point procedures
Electrical safety of torches, EMF meters and recording equipment
Slips on damp stone floors, cellars and crypts
Manual handling of investigation and camera equipment
Working at height around galleries, mezzanines and roof spaces
Participant briefing and induction on arrival
First aid provision and access to emergency services on site
Confined spaces — cellars, tunnels, priest holes
Vulnerable participants and medical conditions declaration
Overnight fatigue and welfare breaks
Venue-specific access restrictions and out-of-bounds areas
Works for
From castle vigils to prison lock-ins, Anyrisks covers every type of paranormal investigation event.
What customers say
"The castle we book asks for a written risk assessment every single time now. Anyrisks gave me something specific to unlit stairwells and low beams in ten minutes flat."
Dave R.
Paranormal event organiser, Yorkshire
"We run overnight vigils in a former prison. The lone working section and emergency egress planning were exactly what the venue's health and safety officer wanted to see."
Lisa M.
Ghost hunt company director, North West
"Our society investigates old buildings across the country. Having a proper regulation-referenced document ready for each new venue booking has made the process so much smoother."
Colin B.
Paranormal society chairperson, Midlands
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| MHSWR 1999 assessment duties referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trip/fall hazards specific to historic buildings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lone working controls for solo investigators | ✓ | ✗ |
| Emergency egress planning in the dark included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do historic venues actually require a written risk assessment for ghost hunts?
Yes — most stately homes, castles, prisons and theatres now require organisers to submit a written risk assessment before an overnight paranormal investigation booking is confirmed. This is standard practice for any commercial event on their premises and is expected by their insurers and duty holders under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
What are the main hazards in an overnight ghost hunt risk assessment?
The biggest risks are trips and falls in the dark — uneven floors, low beams, unlit stairs and unfamiliar layouts in old buildings — plus lone working, electrical safety of equipment like torches and EMF meters, and safe emergency egress at night. Fire safety and general public liability during the event are also covered.
Does the assessment cover lone working during investigations?
Yes — describe how participants will be split into groups or pairs and whether anyone will be investigating alone, and the assessment will include lone working controls such as check-in procedures, buddy systems and emergency contact arrangements.
What regulations apply to a ghost hunting event?
The main legal duty comes from the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), which require the organiser to assess and control foreseeable risks to participants and staff. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is also relevant for emergency egress planning in the venue.
Will the venue accept this document?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, professionally formatted risk assessment referencing UK legislation by name, which is the standard format historic venues, event insurers and local councils expect to see before confirming an overnight booking.
Can I use this for both public ticketed events and private group bookings?
Yes — describe whether the event is open to paying members of the public or a private group booking and the assessment will reflect the appropriate level of participant briefing, supervision and emergency arrangements.
Does it cover equipment safety like EMF meters and torches?
Yes — battery-powered investigation equipment, torches, EMF meters and any electrical items brought on site are covered, including basic electrical safety checks and safe use in low-light conditions.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the venue, group size, timings and equipment being used, and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced ghost hunt risk assessment ready to submit to the venue.
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