Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment by Sophie

Workplace Health & Safety Risk Assessment

Name of assessor	Sophie McCaig	Location	D Block
Date	20th of May	Review Date	July 2013

Hazards involved	Risk Rating	Control Measure	Person Responsible	Date Completed
Ergonomic Computer Workstation & Back Safety
MSDS Repetition and overuse of : 1.Muscles 2. Nerves 3.Tendons 4. Ligaments 5.Jojints 6.Cartilage 7. Spinal Disks Need control Measures for : Lifting, Repetitive Movements, Awkward Postures To prevent Carpel Tunnel, Tendonitits & other muscular disorders & Eye Damage	Low	Ergonomics of the workstation Take short frequent breaks Regular exercises: Head Rolls Head turns Chin Tucks Shoulder rolls Wrist Stretches Palm turns Finger Stretches Touch fingers to thumb Bend wrist to 90 with fingers staright then make a fist. Back Stretch – arms over head Back Arching Foot rotaions Eye Exercises – l-r Stretch your arms Shrug your shoulders Checklist for work area: Are you comfortable 2.is keyboard centered 3.is it positioned 2.5cm from edge of desk 4.is keyboard ilted to your comfort 5.can you reach out your arm to touch the monitor 6.is brightness and contrast correct 7.Can you r chair be adjusted 8. Is you r backrest positioned to give comfort 9. are your feet flat on the floor 10.are your elbows at right angles 11.is everything you need within easy reach Ergonomic Workstation: Eyes at monitor level Keep wrists straight Arms close to body @ right angle Foot rest if needed Fully adjustable chair
RADIATION hazards
Wifi Computer Radiation
General hazards
Disabilities
House duties
Evacuation procedures
Trips & Slips