Tutankhamun
;
His
Tomb
and
His
Treasures
:
RDS
Dublin
2011
The
aim
of
the
Tutankhamun
exhibition
is
to
achieve
the
highest
standards
of
Health
and
Safety,
including
Fire
Safety
,
for
it’s
occupants
,
structures
and
contents,
while
having
due
regard
for
operational
efficiency
and
the
desire
to
deliver
a
truly
outstanding
customer
experience.
Risk Assessments
Risk to pedestrians on external roads.
1. The RDS has a busy road along the side of the building. To minimise risk to
pedestrians, there is a 2 metre high permanent fence enclosing the entire RDS
perimeter. The exhibition car park forms part of the grounds and is enclosed by the
fence as well – there are easy to identify, with pedestrian walkways leading from the
car park to the entrance of the exhibition.
2. Risk of over crowding of Car Park, potential of trips, or pedestrian injury from
vehicles entering / leaving car park.
There is a large, spacious supervised car park at the RDS, with marked bays. In
addition there is a dedicated coach park in the grounds of the RDS. The car park has
adequate lighting and the surface is level, there are easily identifiable pedestrian
pathways. For those customers attending with large groups of children, please ensure
that there is sufficient numbers of competent persons to manage the group.
3. Risk of overcrowding of exhibition
Entry to the exhibition is controlled by a computerised booking system, allowing an
accurate account of persons inside at any given time. There is a holding area for
groups inside the entrance to ensure that correct time slots are taken.
4. Trips / Slips / Falls
The exhibition is cleaned and checked for any hazards every morning, prior to
opening to the public. In addition, a cleaner is present throughout opening hours to
ensure that there are no build up of debris and rubbish in circulation areas and escape
routes. There are areas of the exhibition that have reduced lighting and care should be
taken by customers when in these areas.
5. Emergency Evacuation
In the unlikely event of an emergency incident, requiring the evacuation of the
building, all persons should follow the instructions of our trained ushers and leave the
building by the nearest safe route, then go to the muster point in the car park.
Customers and staff must stay on the pedestrian walkways.
Large groups will be given a short fire briefing prior to entering the exhibition. While
the responsibility of evacuating the building rests with the exhibition organisers, it is
the responsibility of individuals and organisers to account for persons once outside.
General Information
First Aid Provision
There are first aid qualified staff on site during opening hours.
Wheelchair Access
The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchairs, however the booking office should be
notified when purchasing tickets.
Parent and baby facilities
There are baby changing facilities available and a private feeding area for mothers
and young babies. The café has several high chairs and a range of baby foods, and
offers suitable for younger children.
Catering
The café offers a wide range of hot and cold foods.
Unacceptable behaviour
Behaviour that threatens the enjoyment of other customers, or the integrity of the
exhibits and building is not acceptable. Any persons misbehaving in this manner may
be asked to leave.