Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment
The first step to making your workplace safe.

An Employer must
Identify hazards and where possible remove them.
Evaluate risks.
Reduce or control risks to low levels.
Record this assessment.

An Employee must
Co-operate with the employer on all health and safety matters.
Inform your supervisor if you are concerned about a safety matter.
Adhere to all work and safety procedures.

The above must be considered when assessing the following.

The Management of Health and Safety
Are safe work systems adhered to ?
Are accidents and hazards accurately reported ?
Have workers most at risk been identified ?

Work Equipment and Work Practices
Is the equipment safe, suitable for the job and properly safeguarded ?
Is the equipment maintained and stored properly ?
Are hazardous substances identified, used and stored properly ?
Do employees have proper training instructions, information and supervision ?

Display Screen Equipment
Is the work area set up correctly for the user ?
Is hardware and software suitable for the tasks ?

The Workplace
Is lighting adequate ?
Is there good ventilation, heating and cooling ?
Is the interior of the building in good condition ?
Is there adequate space to work in ?
Is it tidy ?
Is noise controlled ?
Is everyone aware of emergency procedures and escape routes ?

Manual Handling
Is the manual handling necessary ?
Are proper lifting and moving procedures followed ?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Does the P.P.E. meet current standards ?
Is it suitable ?
Have employees been trained in the use of P.P.E. ?
Is it maintained, used and stored properly ?

Risk Assessment
The first step to making your workplace safe.

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Info:
Size 420mm x 600mm
Screen printed
Semi rigid PVC