Department/Area:Southgate School

Date of Assessment:1/12/13

Assessment No:3

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITYUsing computer to edit billboard

HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONFire alarm, fire extinguisher, cables, plugs and sockets, the main power cable mains, chairs, food and drinks.

PERSONS AT RISK (who might be harmed and how? are there any groups especially at risk?)Editors could be at risk when editing because they could trip over any wires that may be in the way, fall off a chair at the computer, bang head on the table whilst on the computer, chairs could break at computer desk and therefore cause injuries. Drinks could be spilt over computer which may cause electrocution. If shoe laces are used, they could trip up and bang their heads on the table, into chairs or into another member of the group.

EXISTING PRECAUTIONS (what controls are currently in place?)Editors are briefed on health and safety before they enter the room (e.g. fire exits and hazards). All wires are put away out of sight so nobody can trip over which will reduce injuries that could occur. No food or drink is allowed in the computer room. Editors are advised to take regular breaks when using the computers and to sit straight to ensure they do not cause any injury.

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ANALYSIS OF EXISTING PRECAUTIONS (are the precautions effective; if not, why not?)During the briefing of the editors, they can be instructed to point out all potential hazards as they enter the room. The effect of this is that they have a better understanding of what is dangerous inside the room and in the future be able to instantly recognise these hazards whilst working in the editing suite. In case of an emergency people inside the editing suite should be briefed on how to use the fire extinguisher so that they are prepared to use it in case of a fire.Editors may be at harm if any injuries are taken place. To prevent this from happening we will make sure all windows are secured so that no on leans over and falls out. All shoe laces are tied so that tripping does not occur which could cause harm, we will also put duct tape on the wires that will be across the room so no one trips up and they are clearly visible. Directors will not be able to carry any food or drink into computer rooms so they cannot cause any electrical problems. Technicians will be on call in case of an emergency.

ACTION REQUIRED (what further action needs to be taken to control/reduce the risk?)

Action By whom Target date Date completed

Make sure nobody carries in any food or drink into the computer room

The group 1/12/13 7/1/14

Make sure that there is a plug where the wire isn’t travelling across the room where directors may need to stand and also insure that there is duct tape to make the wire visible

The group 1/12/13 7/1/14

Ensure we have checked all chairs to make sure none of them are broken

The group 1/12/13 7/1/14

When using a computer, ensure that editors take regular breaks and sit up right to ensure they do not cause injury to health

The group 1/12/13 7/1/14

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