In my job at the moment I am a graphics designer. This means the only equipment i use is a computer. I am currently in an office space which means there are many computers in one room. The main hazards and risks are cables and wires. These have the potential to trip people up or pull the computer over if not hidden away properly like they should be. Another risk with these wires are that they contain electricity. This is a potential hazard as electricity can start fires or give you an electric shock if touched. Another risk since we are using computers is any sort of liquid / drink near the computers. These could be knocked over and break the equipment. This is very dangerous since the equipment all uses electricity and a liquid is a conductor of electricity.
My responsibilities in the work place are to make sure i do not have any drink on the desk near the computers unless it has a tightly sealed lid on it. Another thing i do to avoid risks and hazards is to make sure i don't put my bag in the middle of the floor. I put it under the desk at my feet so people don't trip up while walking past. Another one of my responsibilities in the work place are to act responsible around the equipment. If i was to knock one of the computers over it could potentially brake or land on some ones hand or feet. Since i am a graphic designer i do not have to wear any sort of uniform, i just have to dress smart/ casual. This means any clothing that makes me comfortable just not anything inappropriate. This is because designers need to feel comfortable in what they wear while at work.
While at work it is important to identify who to go to if there is a problem. For example if there was a fire, this would be a great hazard as there is a chance of injury (burns etc). It is important that people know what to in a situation like this. If i was in this situation i make sure every one got out of the building including myself of course and i would alert my boss (learners). Once every one was out i would ring the fire brigade.
Rubbish is has the potential to be a risk if it is not disposed of properly. For example if some one was to throw rubbish on the floor some one could trip on it and hurt them selves. If i saw rubbish on the floor i would pick it up and put it in the bin as it is a risk and very un hygienic.
The best way to reduce risks in my work place would be to make sure that there are no drinks on tables and a specific area where you could store your drinks with out them getting spilt on computers. Another way to reduce risks in my work place would be to get cable ties for the wires of the computers. This would tie all the wires together making them easier to hide so no one would trip. As for bags i would just make sure that they are kept under desks and out of walk ways so no one trips.
There is a lot of difference between where i work and a construction sight for example. By this i mean in a construction site you would have to wear a hard hat and steel capped boots to avoid the risk of injury from any construction materials where as in my job i would need non of this. Risks and hazards change form job to job and are never the same so its a good idea if you know about them when getting into the job so you don't get injured or so that you don't injure some body else by accident.
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