Unit 302 Health & Safety in ICT By Josh Gibson
A hazard is an object/ situation which has the potential to cause harm to you. A risk is a situation which exposes you to danger. The types of Health & Safety hazard that can arise as a result of work activities. Use of display screens It can cause a hazards as they can cause eye strain and can affect your eye sight and you will need to sit up correctly when you are using a display screen. Incorrect use of protective equipment The improper use of equipment can lead to you or other people being harmed also you could damage a machine if you use the wrong tool and it can also damage the equipment that could be expensive.
Improper use of tools and equipment This is a hazard as the improper use of a tool can lead to harm yourself or others for example the improper use of an anti-static wrist band can lead to you damaging a machine and even yourself. Lifting or handling heavy objects This is also a hazard as if the object is too heavy for you to lift it could so harm to you as you could dislocate your arm or even drop the object on you. Also if the object too big for you to see over to around you can trip or fall on something you couldn t see because of the object you were lifting also if your not lifting the object correctly with bending your knees not your back it could lead to a serious injury. Excessive noise A lot of noise can be distracting to people and it might be distracting them from their work and these could lead danger depending on the situation for example if you were inside a PC and you hear a noise and you look over to see what it is you could harm yourself on sharp edges in the PC or because of the noise you might of forgot to do something like put on your anti-static wrist band or forgot to test the circuit breaker and it might not be working and prevent this you could wear ear plugs or be in a soundproof room. Electricity Electricity is a massive hazard, If in a workshop there should be working and tested circuit breakers on every socket. Food and drinks should not be anywhere near the computers as it will cause harm to the computer and could lead to an electric shock to the user, also make sure you are not plugging in to many cables in to a socket as it could lead to an overload and will cause a fire to start. Hazardous substances Hazardous substances can lead to harm if used not in the way it is supposed to as using it incorrectly could lead to harm to yourself or others around for example you could be using Electrolube CTC and you spray it on your skin or even spray it at someone it cause skin irritation, so all hazardous substances need to be keep in a locked area.
WCC Health and Safely Legislation and regulations West Cheshire College recognises and accepts its duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and students. Display Screens:- That arrangement for eye test screening of VDU users will be made, as required by the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, via the Occupational Health subject to a suitable and sufficient workstation assessment being undertaken and recorded. In the event of defects being identified, users will be referred to an Optometrist for a full eye test if requested. Protective Equipment:- The College has a statutory duty to provide Personal Protective Equipment for those employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health and safety whilst at work, except where and to the extent that such a risk can be eliminated or controlled by other means. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should only be used as a last resort; wherever possible engineering controls and safe systems of work should be used instead. In respect of employees, students, visitors and contractors who might be exposed to a risk to their health and safety, the College will enforce the use of appropriate PPE when they are engaged in legitimate College activities. 5.10.1 College Management Team: That their area implements the College statements on PPE for staff, students and visitors and include arrangements for: Assessment of PPE e.g. suitability, compatibility, fitness for purpose etc Training in use of PPE where appropriate Storage of PPE where appropriate Maintenance of PPE Replacement of PPE e.g. when defective, worn out or updating is required 5.10.2 The Health and Safety Team will: Assess all requests for protective clothing and equipment and advise on the level of protection required.
Name: Josh Gibson Date:28/04/.2015 That arrangement for eye test screening of VDU users will be made, as required by the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, via the Occupational Health subject to a suitable and sufficient workstation assessment being undertaken and recorded. In the event of defects being identified, users will be referred to an Optometrist for a full eye test if requested. Practical: Practical 2 Electrical equipment:- Safe/Good Practice Poor/Dangerous Practical Portable electrical equipment is any piece of electrical equipment that has a plug fitted to it. This will include 240 volt and 110 volt equipment. All staff and students are made aware that for the purpose of the regulations, personal electrical equipment used on the College premises will be classed as College property whilst on the premises. None 1. The plug was in the socket and it was on 2. No anti-static wrist band 3. didn't put the case cover on the floor 4. No circuit breaker 5. He was wearing his badge 6. No lap coat We gave feedback at the end of each practical as a group to make sure we knew what they did wrong and how did they do and what they did right as well this is to make sure that we knew what was wrong with the practical. It was also to minimise the risks when doing anything in a PC to make sure that we are doing everything correctly as a wrong move could cause serious injuries or even death. Verify that there is clear understanding of the risks, use of operating controls, safe working practice procedures, before anyone is allowed to use or work on electrical equipment, machinery or service; Fire management:- The College has a statutory requirement to set up and maintain a system for evacuating its premises where an emergency arises. An emergency is defined as one in which a serious and imminent danger arises, where the only practicable way to protect employees and others affected is to evacuate the premises. Assessments indicate that for the College the two main situations where evacuation is required are through fire and bomb risks. This is a fire extinguisher station
Manual Movement:- Common hazards are the manual movement of loads and frequent or awkward movements of the body, leading for example to back injuries and severe pains in the hand, wrist, arm or neck - repetitive strain injuries. Moving materials mechanically is also hazardous and people can be crushed or struck by material when it falls from a lifting or moving device, or is dislodged e.g. from a storage stack. All staff will therefore where reasonably practicable: Name: Josh Gibson Practical: Practical 1 Date:28/04/.2015 Avoid manual handling where a safer way is practical or there is risk of injury. Design of tasks suit the work to the person, not the person to the work where possible. Assess the risk of injury from any manual handling operation that can't be avoided. Safe/Good Practice Poor/Dangerous Practical That the risk of injury is reduced so far as is reasonably practicable. Apply Health and Safety Policy statements that reflect the above guidance on Manual Handling for staff, students and visitors and include arrangements for safe working practice, PPE, instruction and training if necessary. Improper use of tools and equipment:- All equipment, machinery, tools, plant, materials and substances are maintained in safe working condition for the use and handling by staff and others, where such items are under the control of the Area. none 1. The plug was in the socket and it was on 2. No anti-static wrist band 3. didn't put the case cover on the floor 4. No circuit breaker 5. He was wearing his badge 6. No lap coat Students:- All students must conform to the safety requirements of the College and co-operate fully with staff in the implementation of the College Health and Safety Policy. Students should wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and report any hazards to the lecturer in charge. All accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences must be reported to the lecturer in charge or another member of staff. Students should familiarise themselves with the fire and emergency evacuation procedures and carry out the instructions given by staff enforcing the procedures Students should familiarise themselves with the specific arrangements identified and included within the Area Health and Safety Policy.
MEMO To: Dave Fitzgibbon From: Josh Gibson CC: Jake Barnell Date: 27/03/2015 Subject: Office based practical There was wires exposed as they were going across to the printer and they was also blocking a fire exit which could lead to a fire hazard as you couldn t escape as the wires were blocking the walk way to the fire exit also they was wires exposed under the desk to fix the wires being exposed you could tie them up with cable ties and move the pc off the desk and put it on the floor so the wires go on the floor with a protector on top so people do not trip on them and then it would not block the walk way to the fire exit. The chair is too high and could lead to back strain which could lead to the person having serious back pain and back problems, The monitor is too low so you are looking down which can lead to eye strain always looking down the monitor has to be eye level. The floor socket was also open on the walk way which is a trip, fall and electric risk and there must be someone to make sure that is shut as it is a very dangerous piece of equipment and must be protected by the hatch. First Aid:- The College has a statutory requirement to provide trained First Aiders and First Aid facilities, to attend to employees, students, visitors and contractors in the event of an accident or sudden illness. Names of First Aiders together with the telephone numbers will be kept in Reception and prominently displayed for use via the College emergency number 222 (Chester) or 333 (Ellesmere Port). Signage explaining how to contact a first aider will be prominently displayed throughout the College next to all First Aid boxes. First Aid boxes are found in all College buildings and staff and students should make themselves familiar with their location. This is an open first aid box 5.2.1 The Health and Safety Team Advise where necessary on compliance with the First Aid Regulations; Sincerely, Josh Gibson Support and advise First Aiders; Confirm all First Aid Boxes are checked regularly by designated persons/ technicians and that they are located appropriately; Provide supporting materials for central induction for full-time staff and students; Monitor First Aid provision. 5.2.2 College Management Team will: Inform employees, students and visitors of the First Aid provision available and that notices are displayed; Comply with the First Aid Regulations, and with the requirements of this directive.
Risk Assessment:- The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 requires that risk assessment be undertaken, reviewed regularly and a record kept of the findings. Where an activity or task is to be undertaken for the first time, it must be preceded by a risk assessment to then be considered and approved by appropriate College manager(s) prior to commencement. I have chosen to do a memo as my format because it is easy to pass around to other people if needed and it makes it look professional. Pro s Professional A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm (e.g. chemicals, electricity, working with ladders etc.). A risk is the likelihood (big or small) of harm actually occurring. Case Studies Can be all different types of memo s (long, short, bulleted) Simple to use and set up Easy layout Name: Josh Gibson Date:27/03/.2015 It can be confidential Practical: checking for risks and hazards Safe/Good Practice Poor/Dangerous Practical none Wires were exposed Con s Easy to send to the wrong people They are also discoverable to other people who shouldn t of seen it One way communication Costs and delays Cost of the paper and the delays of printing it off to everyone and giving It them Sockets are open Blocking a fire exit Fire hazard Back strain as the seat is too high Wires underneath the desk were exposed Monitor was too low which could cause eye strain