Wednesday, 23 September 2015

6.3(3.2)

6.3(3.2)Identify any unsafe practices in own workplace and job role
Within my place of work there are fire extinguishers, directions to fire exits, fire extinguisher instructions and an emergency fire alarm. However as there are editing suits, most of which are soundproof, the editors inside may have trouble hearing the fire alarm. 
Furthermore, when editing they may have their music on extremely loud, or have headphones on, meaning they may not be able to hear it at all. 
If a separate alarm could be installed in each editing suite or an automatic light, this would ensure that editors would alerted to evacuate quickly and safely. 

When in the workplace, people tend to leave cups of tea/coffee on their desk with electrical items around, creating a hazardous situation for themselves and possibly those around them. Furthermore, people will walk around with cups of hot drinks, again causing a possible health and safety risk. 
If my colleagues were to be reminded by a poster or instructions placed on a wall by the kitchen, this would decrease the potential of a hazardous situation.

Sometimes electrical equipment may be entering or leaving the building, meaning my colleagues may have to handle it. If heavy, this could cause an opportunity for a serious injury. 
If a risk assessment were to be created beforehand, this would help people prepare for handling the equipment , and let others know in the office.

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