This presentation is part of Access Apprenticeship Induction Package and introduces risk.

1. How to assess and minimise risk
Access Apprenticeships Induction
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2. What is a Hazard and Risk?
A hazard is something that can cause
harm, e.g: electricity, chemicals, working up a
ladder, noise, a keyboard, a work place
bully, stress.
A risk is the chance, high or low, that any
hazard will actually cause somebody harm.
For example, Electric cabling is a hazard. If it
has snagged on a sharp object, the exposed
wiring places it in a 'high-risk' category.
Working in busy factory exposed to noise is a
hazard it becomes high risk when the noise is
too high
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3. Remember this !! It may
come up in the learning
assessment
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4. YOU need to minimise the RISK
In the workplace risks include
• Manual handling
• Machinery
• Noise
• Display Screen Equipment (using computers)
• Food Safety and Hygiene
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5. Manual Handling
• There are many people
who do manual handling
as part of their job
without realising it
• e.g. office workers who
move boxes of
photocopier paper
• You should only lift what
you safely and
comfortably can!
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6. Correct posture of lifting
Please watch demonstration video which is
part of Access Apprentice Induction Course
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7. Do’s and Don’t
DO
DON’T
 Make sure you lift
properly back straight and
legs bent
 Check your route before
trying to carry items.
 Are there stairs and/or
doors or obstructions?
 Check the weight; you
may need to have two
X Lift items above YOUR
shoulder height
X Run with items
X Forget to check the route.
Try and carry though
doors get two of you.
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8. YOU need to minimise the RISK
In the workplace risks include
• Manual handling
• Machinery
• Noise
• Display Screen Equipment (using computers)
• Food Safety and Hygiene
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9. Machinery
• You must be trained to
use machinery no matter
how simple
• e.g. a photocopier, a
press, an iron, a fryer
• You should only use the
machinery you are
trained in and fully
understand its safe use
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10. Do’s and Don’t
DO
 Ask before you use –
ensure you are fully
trained
 Follow all instructions
including the use of safety
equipment (i.e. eye
protection, safety boots)
 Only use machines for
their intended purpose
DON’T
X Do not use faulty or
broken machinery –
Report it
X Don’t attempt to fix a
machine (i.e. a jammed
photo copier)
X Play with machinery
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11. YOU need to minimise the RISK
In the workplace risks include
• Manual handling
• Machinery
• Noise
• Display Screen Equipment (using computers)
• Food Safety and Hygiene
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12. Noise
• Some work environments are
noisy – its important to
protect your own hearing as
well as the hearing of others
• Remember once you have lost
your hearing it never comes
back
• Always use ear protection and
monitor noise levels
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13. Do’s and Don’t
DO
DON’T
 Ensure that you use ear
protection when
appropriate
 Keep noise to a minimum
by closing doors, using
sound proofing
 Do check your hearing
regularly especially if you
work noisy environments
X Don’t jeopardise your
hearing now – you will
need in the future
X Don’t expose others to
high volumes or
DISTRACTING noise
X Don't use headphones (i.e.
for listening to music) in
the work place
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14. YOU need to minimise the RISK
In the workplace risks include
• Manual handling
• Machinery
• Noise
• Display Screen Equipment (using computers)
• Food Safety and Hygiene
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15. Using Computers
Using a computer or a tablet has
risks, to avoid ensure
• You have correct posture, feet on the
floor, back straight, monitor at eye level
• You don’t slouch
• You don’t “wheel around on chairs”
• You take regular breaks to avoid eye
strain
• Wires and power cables are not trailing
and are not a trip hazard
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16. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS DIAGRAM – Correct Posture
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17. Do’s and Don’t
DO
DON’T
 Ensure that you are sitting
correctly, perhaps setting
a time to reinforce your
good behaviour
 Take breaks – away from
the screen
 Use risk rests, foot stools
and appropriate
ergonomic equipment
X Don’t slouch
X Don’t use computers for
long periods of time ensure you have the screen
at the wrong height
X Don’t use computers for
inappropriate purposes or
miss use access and trust
you have
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18. E- Safety and E - RESPONSIBILITY
• As with all Health and Safety
you are responsible for your
use of computers.
• Remember keep yourself
safe, don’t jeopardise others
safety (i.e. sharing their
information)
• All internet use is logged
• Follow your companies and
college specific guidelines
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19. YOU need to minimise the RISK
In the workplace risks include
• Manual handling
• Machinery
• Noise
• Display Screen Equipment (using computers)
• Food Safety and Hygiene
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20. Food Safety and Hygiene
Food safety and hygiene is about protecting people
and minimising the risk.
You must understand the basics of
 Cleaning – i.e. following routines, meeting
standards using correct materials, cloths
and clean uniforms
 Chilling – storing food at appropriate
temperatures
 Cooking – making sure food is cooked and
served at correct safe temperatures
 Cross-contamination – avoiding food
poisoning
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21. Do’s and Don’t
DO
DON’T
 Follow the 4 C’s of Food
hygiene
 Label and store food
appropriately, rememberi
ng to separate
 Ensure food is cooked at
right temperatures
 Be sensitive about peoples
food allergies and beliefs
with regard to food
X Use out of date food
X Don’t mix cleaning
products or bring products
in from home
X Leave food out in the open
or exposed
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22. Remember Minimise THE RISK
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23. How to assess and minimise risk
Access Apprenticeships Induction
Please now complete the learning
assignment on Risk
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