9916724 v health-safety
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS & SAFETY RISKS EXAMPLE OF SAFE WORKING
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Mel Ruvolo
A major hazard when using a tripod is that if it is not set up properly i may get permanently damaged. It may also get in the way as it is a large piece of equipment.
Mel Ruvolo
A risk of using a laptop is that you may get eye strain after staring at the computer screen for hours on end.
Mel Ruvolo
To avoid the risk of getting eye strain take a short break every 40 minutes to rest your eyes.
Mel Ruvolo
A safety risk when using a video came is that it can be damaged if not used properly and fi not packed away properly.
Mel Ruvolo
To avoid the risk of damaging the tripod, pack it away after using it and while traveling with it.
Mel Ruvolo
To stay safe when using equipment such as a video camera, make sure to switch off and pack them away correctly.
Mel Ruvolo
A risk of eating hot food or having it near the equipment you are working with, is that you can damage the equipment or worktop where your working.
Mel Ruvolo
Keep any food away or on a different surface to your equipment to avoid it being damaged.
Mel Ruvolo
Drinks can be hazardous due to the fact that they will damage any electrical appliances that is near, if spilt accidentally.
Mel Ruvolo
To avoid destroying equipment keep any liquids, e.g. bottled water well away from electrical items such as a laptop.