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Stage Lighting & Rigging Installation Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe the venue, rig type and get-in — overhead truss, lighting bars, electrical distribution at height, access equipment. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering suspended loads, working at height and electrical hazards specific to theatre and event rigging.
Used by freelance riggers, lighting technicians, theatre crews and production companies across the UK
🎚️ Rigging above seating or a public area? Mention it — we'll include exclusion zones, barrier controls and the specific precautions required under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and LOLER 1998 for overhead suspended loads.
Legal requirements for stage lighting and rigging installation
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that anyone working from truss, ladders, towers, tallescopes or cherry pickers has suitable equipment, training and fall prevention measures in place. Regulation 6 requires every reasonable step to avoid work at height where possible, and Regulation 4 requires work at height to be properly planned, supervised and carried out safely.
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) apply to all rigging work involving motors, hoists, chain blocks and truss — lifting equipment must be strong, stable, positioned correctly and thoroughly examined at the required intervals. Overhead lighting bars and trusses are classed as lifting equipment when suspended above people, and falling loads are one of the most serious risks on any get-in.
Electrical distribution for lighting rigs falls under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which require safe isolation, correctly rated cabling and protection against contact with live parts — particularly relevant where cable runs are suspended at height or routed through public-facing areas. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires a written risk assessment covering all of these hazards before work begins, and venue management and production companies will typically ask to see one before allowing a rig to proceed.
If you are unsure whether your get-in or installation legally requires a documented assessment, see our guide on whether you need a risk assessment.
How it works
1. Describe the job
Tell us the venue type, rig method (truss, motors, ground support), access equipment, and whether work takes place above public or occupied areas. If you're working solo on site, mention it and lone working controls will be included.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment referencing the Work at Height Regulations 2005, LOLER 1998 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 where relevant.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Hand it to the venue, production manager or principal contractor before get-in, or file it for your own compliance records. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every stage lighting and rigging risk assessment is written in full — covering overhead, electrical and access hazards specific to this work.
Falling loads from suspended truss and lighting bars
LOLER 1998 compliance for hoists, motors and lifting accessories
Working at height on truss, towers and tallescopes
Use of cherry pickers and MEWPs indoors, including floor loading
Electrical distribution at height — dimmers, distros and cable runs
Safe isolation procedures under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Exclusion zones and barriers for work above public or occupied areas
Manual handling of lighting fixtures, truss sections and cable drums
Ground support and base-plate stability for freestanding rigs
Focusing and programming from height during get-in
Falling object protection for crew and audience below
Lone working and multi-contractor site coordination
Fire risk from lighting heat sources near drapes and scenery
Emergency procedures for suspended load failure or fall from height
Works for
From theatre get-ins to touring production rigs, Anyrisks covers every type of lighting and rigging installation.
What customers say
"Venues kept asking for a rigging-specific risk assessment, not just a general event one. This covers the truss, the motors and the electrics in one document — exactly what production managers expect to see."
Craig M.
Freelance rigger, Glasgow
"We're rigging above an audience most nights. Having exclusion zones and LOLER references written up properly took a load off before every get-in — literally and figuratively."
Dawn R.
Theatre lighting technician, Manchester
"Using a cherry picker indoors over a stage set always raises questions from the venue. This gave me a document covering access equipment, electrics and working at height that satisfied them immediately."
Imran K.
Production lighting designer, Birmingham
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| LOLER 1998 referenced for suspended loads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Work at Height Regulations 2005 covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Electrical distribution at height addressed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Separate from generic event risk assessments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers working above public or occupied areas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · AI Risk Assessment Generator
How is this different from a general event or DJ risk assessment?
Stage lighting and rigging work involves hazards that generic event risk assessments do not cover in detail — suspended loads overhead, working at height on trusses, electrical distribution at height, and the use of cherry pickers and tallescopes indoors. This assessment is written specifically for rigging and lighting installation, not mobile disco or general entertainment work.
Does it cover LOLER and working at height requirements?
Yes — describe your rigging method (truss, hoists, motors, ground support) and the assessment will reference the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005, including fall prevention, load calculations and inspection requirements for lifting accessories.
Can it cover electrical distribution for lighting rigs?
Yes — mention your power distribution setup (dimmers, distros, cabling runs at height) and the assessment will reference the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, covering safe isolation, cable management and protection against overhead electrical hazards.
Does it cover working above members of the public?
Yes — if you are rigging or focusing lights above an auditorium, stage or public area, describe this and the assessment will include exclusion zones, barrier requirements and controls for working over occupied or publicly accessible spaces during get-in and get-out.
Is it suitable for touring crews and freelance riggers?
Yes — whether you are an in-house venue technician, a freelance rigger, or part of a touring production crew, describe your role and venue type and the assessment will be tailored accordingly, including lone working and multi-contractor site considerations.
Does it cover cherry pickers and mobile elevating work platforms used indoors?
Yes — mention the type of access equipment used (MEWP, tallescope, scaffold tower, ladder) and the assessment will include operator competence, indoor floor loading, and exclusion zone requirements specific to working above stages and seating areas.
Is this accepted by venues and production companies?
Yes — Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by venue management, production companies, principal contractors and the HSE.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your rigging and lighting installation job and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced risk assessment instantly, ready to download as PDF and Word.