3—risk+assessment

risk assessment is a response to the risks.

the groups before need to post the risk, your task is to assess the risks and scale the risks.

which is the highest risk to the lowest risk? add some everyday visual examples of the risks or respond to the risks posted

devise a system of risk assessment you can easily refer to.

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and below michael has implemented his own response to his workspace... the little observations of work station design or lack of  loose wires yep tick moving or FALLEN objects create obstacles etc —excellent work +

Johnnie Petrizza

medium risk

Low Risk: messy desk, extreme clutter, wrongly handeling sharp objects such as knives, scalples etc. Medium Risk: running or jogging in a working environment, High Risk: water spillages (as you can slip and injure yourself), loose wires

lighting noise dust vibration radiation electricity working in water fire ventilation floors manual handling terrain confined space || workplace condition and layout contaminated atmosphere moving or falling objects working at heights work station design blasting or explosive work overhead or underground utilities vehicle/traffic movement presence of asbestos in the place of work ||
 * Factors in the work environment that influence risk include; ||
 * hot/cold temperatures

Staffing levels Availability of appropriate equipment Work schedules Shift work Work pace Task variety Rest breaks and recovery time Work practices and systems of work Interaction with customers Appropriate instruction, training and information Availability of appropriate safety clothing/PPE
 * Work organisation factors that may influence risks by interacting with other risk factors include

BY MICHAEL SMITH ||