Occupational Health & Safety

 

HAZARD	DESCRIPTION OF HAZARDS, POTENTIAL RISKS AND CONTROLS
	The insulation cover on the cable has detached and is exposing the wires. This has the potential to cause an electric shock or electrocution. This cable must not be used – it should be replaced, appropriately repaired by a licensed electrician or discarded.
	There are too many cords inserted onto the power board.  This has the potential to cause overloading on power to the equipment.   Buy a larger power board or 2 smaller ones that will support the power cables. No double adaptor on board. Should only be cables that are on the power board
	Monitor sitting on stacked books.  Could cause instability causing the monitor to fall. Glass of water too close to keyboard, may spill and cause potential damage.     Purchase an ergonomic computer support stand.  Can then adjust the monitor to the correct height. Invest in a drink bottle with a secure top.
	Projector supported by books on lap top stand.  Potential to topple and cause damage.   Remove books from stand and reposition projector.
	Uneven monitors sitting on desk.  Could cause neck strain. Untidy cables lying under desk. Desk appears to have a lot of additional material.  Also stack of CD on external hard disk drive.   Monitors should be same height on desk. Tidy and organise cables under desk. Invest in a larger desk or more draws to clear work area.
	Should not have a screen blocking a doorway blocking access to walkway.   Remove screen to another area in the room.