lo2 unit 55

1. Risk
Assessment
Hazard Who is affected Risk before control Control measures Risk after control
Electrical equipment
Trailing leads that
people could trip up on.
Loose and broken wiring
can cause electrocution
Everyone in room Medium
Regularly check for
trailing leads and loose
wires.
Place wires in a way
that prevents tripping up
on them.
Replace broken, loose
wiring.
Low
Computers
Long computer use can
cause back injury,
repetitive strain injury
and decreased eyesight
from arching back and
bending neck for long
periods.
Everyone in room that
uses computers for long
periods.
Medium
Take regular breaks
from computer use.
Position monitor or
screen to same height
as the user to prevent
them from arching back
Low
Audio equipment
Temporary/permanent
hearing loss from
working with audio at
excessively high volume
when wearing
headphones
Everyone in room that
works with audio
Low/medium
Keep a low volume
when using
headphones.
Take regular breaks
from computer use.
Low
Jarad Tansley – Unit 55: Music & Talk Radio Production – Risk Assessment