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5 Steps to Risk Assessment by HSE

Guide

Last updated: July 26, 2021
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Risk Assessment Template for Freelancers

Template

Last updated: July 26, 2021
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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tools

Template

Last updated: April 1, 2022
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Risk Assessment Resources

Last updated: December 17, 2020
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Workplace Stress Risk Assessment during Covid-19

Developing a Risk Assessment (RA) and then appropriate policies based on a good generic Stress RA.Recognising the specific stressors deriving from the Covid-19 situation – eg...

Last updated: July 26, 2021
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Risk Assessment for Employed Musicians

The main legislation covering this is the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations but there are other regulations which have more specific provisions, such as for...

Last updated: July 26, 2021
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Risk Assessment Guide For Musicians

Please note that workplace Risk Assessments must currently be Covid-19 specific.These are two different routes and have to be treated separately depending if you are an employed...

Last updated: November 1, 2022
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Risk Assessment for Touring Musicians

The importance of risk assessment when touringA Risk Assessment (RA) should be taken well in advance of any tour. The responsibility is on your employer to carry out a RA of a...

Last updated: October 23, 2023
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Fire Safety

One should always make sure in any workplace they are given information about fire evacuation and check that signage makes it clear how to get out of a building in an emergency...

Last updated: March 31, 2022
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Risk Assessment for Self-Employed Musicians

The easiest way to comply with this is to use the RA template for freelance musicians from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the adapted format we have provided.Health...

Last updated: July 26, 2021
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Risk Assessments for Live Musicians during Covid-19

Please note that this guidance only covers the health & safety aspects of a return to work. For concerns on contractual relationships please talk to your regional office.The...

Last updated: August 16, 2022
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Non-Venue Concerns for Tour Risk Assessment

Travel and rest arrangementsthe effect of travel on performers and required rest & recovery periodsnoise whilst travellingproper provision/arrangement of, or access, to food and...

Last updated: March 31, 2023
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Health and Safety for Teachers during Covid-19

This guidance was provided during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of the measures described are no longer applicable, this guidance will remain live for...

Last updated: October 24, 2022
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Health and Safety in Teaching

Health and safety on school premises or other workplaceYou must take responsibility for your own health and safety while on school premises. Any activity undertaken by you must...

Last updated: July 28, 2023
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Strep A Guidance for Schools

What is Strep A?Strep A is a bacterial infection, and while mostly mild and easily treated with antibiotics, some infections are more serious. Please consult the NHS Strep A...

Last updated: December 14, 2022
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Health and Safety for Orchestral Players Living with Covid-19

It is the responsibility of the employer or engager to provide you with a safe environment when you work in their orchestra. If there are any doubts as to whether an environment...

Last updated: August 8, 2022
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ABO and MU Outdoor Working Code of Practice

Guide

Last updated: February 29, 2024
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Health and Safety for Recording Sessions during Covid-19

This page is part of the guidance provided during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. While many of the measures described are no longer applicable, this guidance will...

Last updated: October 24, 2022
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Protections for Freelancers During Pregnancy and Maternity

What are self employed musicians entitled to during pregnancyIf you are self-employed, you are entitled to:Basic health and safety protection. An organisation is not only...

Last updated: December 5, 2023
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Coronavirus Guidance

This guidance can only set out general principles to be aware of and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice now or in the future. Please refer to your regional MU...

Last updated: July 20, 2023
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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

This subject has generated a lot of recent publicity and as a result has raised queries within the music industry, particularly in relation to schools, theatres, venues and...

Last updated: October 4, 2023
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Key Health and Safety Issues

All health and safety is covered by the Risk Assessment approach, which means looking at potential problems and coming up with ways to deal with them. So, from electrical safety...

Last updated: December 5, 2023
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Teaching Room Fees

The MU is regularly contacted by members who report fees being charged for the use of teaching spaces. Music teachers sometimes report that these fees are unusually high – e.g. ...

Last updated: November 3, 2023
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Completing a Self Assessment

Self Assessment and the current year basisThere are two stages to self-assessment:Completing your tax return, detailing all your taxable income for the tax year and claiming any...

Last updated: November 6, 2023
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