This risk assessment document evaluates potential hazards for students filming or taking photos in both the library and classroom at a college. In the library, tripping over books left on the floor or a bookshelf falling pose risks. Existing controls include neatly stacking books and securely mounted shelves, with further actions of clearer signage for fire exits. In the classroom, tripping over tables, chairs, or bags on the floor could cause minor injuries. Current controls involve spaced tables and tucked-in chairs, while bags under tables and reminders about chair placement are proposed additional measures.
1. STUDENT RISK ASSESSMENT
Date Location: Media Studies
LIBRARY
Task being assessed: Students filming/taking photos in college
General Risk assessment
Student Name:
HAZARDS DEGREE OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES ACTION PLAN
Hazard
Regardless of control measures
Persons
at risk
*1
Worst
outcome
*2
Probability
*3
Risk
Rating
A-E
Existing control measures taken
against the risk
What further control
measures are required when
and by whom
Tripping over a book.
Book shelf falling on the student.
Fire exit not clear.
St
Sf
Cl
V
St
Sf
V
V
St
Min
Maj
Maj
Ps
U
Ps
D
C
D
Books are stacked neatly so none
fall and create a hazard.
They are securely implemented up
and are solid.
There is a fire exit.
A sign saying pick up books if
on floor to prevent and to warn
students and others.
A sign saying be careful when
taking a book out in order to
prevent the accidents.
Clearer signs for the fire exit so
the people are aware.
*1
Sf = staff
St = students
Cr = contractors
Cl = cleaners
V = visitors
D = people with disabilities
X = young/inexperienced
L = lone workers
W = women of child-bearing
age
*2 This is without control measures
F = fatal
Maj = major injury or permanent disability
Min = minor injury
NR = non-reportable
*3 This is with control measures in place
Fr = frequent/likely/could occur repeatedly/expected
Pr = probable/not surprised/might occur often
Ps = possible/could occur sometime
R = remote/unlikely but conceivable
U = unlikely/improbable such that likelihood is almost zero
2. STUDENT RISK ASSESSMENT
Date Location: Media Studies
CLASSROOM
Task being assessed: Students filming/taking photos in college
General Risk assessment
Student Name:
HAZARDS DEGREE OF RISK CONTROL MEASURES ACTION PLAN
Hazard
Regardless of control measures
Persons
at risk
*1
Worst
outcome
*2
Probability
*3
Risk
Rating
A-E
Existing control measures taken
against the risk
What further control
measures are required when
and by whom
.
Tripping over the table.
Tripping over chairs.
Bags on the floor, tripping over
them and hitting your head.
St
Sf
Cl
V
St
Sf
Cl
V
St
Sf
V
Min
Min
Min
Ps
Ps
Ps
D
D
D
Clear space between tables
Tuck chairs in.
None made.
Make sure tables are secure and
well placed.
Put a visible sign up in order to
warn them to tuck chairs in, or
get teachers to remind the
students.
Should be told to put bags
under tables so no one trips
over.
*1
Sf = staff
St = students
Cr = contractors
Cl = cleaners
V = visitors
D = people with disabilities
X = young/inexperienced
L = lone workers
W = women of child-bearing
age
*2 This is without control measures
F = fatal
Maj = major injury or permanent disability
Min = minor injury
NR = non-reportable
*3 This is with control measures in place
Fr = frequent/likely/could occur repeatedly/expected
Pr = probable/not surprised/might occur often
Ps = possible/could occur sometime
R = remote/unlikely but conceivable
U = unlikely/improbable such that likelihood is almost zero