Introduction
Health and safety is a serious business. We are all responsible for making sure our working environment is safe.
Task
Access the link below and identify all the hazards you can find.
http://www.cartoonstudio.co.uk/images/HealthAndSafety/OfficeHazards.jpg
Process
Using the HSE link read through the importance of carrying out risk assessments and the 5 steps to risk assessment. Then download the risk assessment template and complete for the risks you identified in the picture.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/casestudies/
Evaluation
Following health and safety policies and procedures is important. There are several websites that offer information and guidance and these have been listed below. To ensure you have a good understanding of the principles of health and safety you should access these sites before you continue.
Risk management:
Conclusion
Making the wrong decision can have a serious impact on you as an individual and on those you work with. Not following instructions can cause serious accidents and even death.
Credits
L. Forrest
Teacher Page
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