Activity- Administrative block (office)

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Date of RiskAssessment /J....
SAMPLE
Risk Assessor: .
Who might be
harmed and how?
Done..
Regular computer use
What arethe
Hazards?
Existing control measures in
place.
Further control measures
required.
Action by
whom.
Action by
when.
SlipsJ tripsand faUs
Manual handling
Deliveries: paper (regular)
Office equipment
(infrequent).
Reasonable housekeeping
standards maintained.
Cabinet drawers and doors
kept closed when not in use.
.Training cable from electrical
machinery managed
Floors, staircases and doors
cleaned on a regular basis
by the cleaners.
Repairs and maintenance
carried out when necessary.
Stairs well lit and handrail
provided.
Entrance well lit.
.Trolley used to transport
boxes of paper etc.
.Only 'trained staff move office
equipment (e.g computers)
and other heavy loads .
.Top shelves used for storage
oflight boxes only .
.Adjustable equipment, chair
and footrest supplied .
.'Free eye test provided to all
those working regularly with
PCs.
Venetian blinds provided to
Control ambient light.
All workers to carry out self-
assessment from CD ROM
within 6 weeks of starting/movii g
.(One member of Staff complain d
of slight discomfort. Did not
know how to adjust the
equipment correctly.
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Wbatare the
Wbomight be Existing control measures in
Furtber control measures
Action by
Action by
Done. 'iIazartls?
harmed and how1 place.
required.
whom.
when.
Stress
Stress Policy in place.
Work plans and work
objectives I ,U 'e discussed and
agreed with staff each year.
Electrical
Sufficient sockets provided.
Staff trained toreport defective
plugsor cabletomanger.
Photocopiers and computer
systemsmaintained oncontract.
(Staff bringing inownkettles).
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Fire
Fireevacuation procedmes
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displayed at eachfirealarmpoint.
Firedrillstwiceyearly.
Exits andfire exits clearlymarked
Accesstoexits and extinguishers
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kept clear at all times.
Firealarms maintained andtested
by manufacturer.
Wastesbins emptied dailyby
cleaners.
Bleath and strong
. None
detergents
SmOking
'No Smoking'policy adopted
inthebuilding. Smokers togo
outsidefor acigarette.
Hygiene and welfare
Toilets supplied with
water, soapandtowels.
Wash-up areaprovided with
Drinking water andafridge
"~ andcleaned daily.
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Environmental comfort
Reasonably goodthermal
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factors
comfort, windows opentoprovide
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fresh air, plenty of spaceinoffices.
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(Nocomplaints fromemployees
concerning personal comfort).
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