Risk Assesment

Sub. Diploma 3 Dimensional Design

Risk Assessment

Clients Name: Awesome Walls

Clients Address: L5 9TN

Activity	Persons in danger	Dangers	Severity	Likelihood	Rate	Comments	Results
Sitting for long periods	STAFF	Backache Stiffness Cramp	5	5	1	Don’t slope in chair. And make sure the chair is suitable for long periods. Have knees at a 90* angle. Shoulders square. Make sure there is enough room to stretch your legs. Take regular breaks.
Working on a computer	STAFF	Eye strain Headaches Repetitive strain injury	5	5	1	Don’t sit too close to the screen. Make sure the chair is suitable for long periods. If you wear glasses then wear them do not squint at the screen. Look away from the screen every 20 mins for at least 2 mins.
Drawing for long periods	STAFF	Eye strain Cramp Backache Stiffness	5	2	2.5	Don’t hunch over the desk. Sit with square shoulders. Take regular breaks.
Hand tools	STAFF	Cuts Cramp stiffness repetition	5	4	2	When using hand tools you must make sure the area around you is clear and nobody can get in the way
Using machines	STAFF	Accident Tiredness Concentration Strain injury	5	4	2	When using machines do not let anything distract you. keep all items of clothing tucked away and if using for a long period of time take small breaks.
Breaks	STAFF	Too tired to work	5	2	2.5	Always take regular breaks when working for long periods of time. Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. On each break try to have a little snack. Rest while on the break or if sitting for long periods have a little walk around for the circulation in your legs.
Fire	STAFF	Burnt Smoke inhalation	5	1	5	Make sure that all fire exits are clearly marked and you nowhere the fire points are. If you come into contact with a fire, leave all belongings and head for the nearest exit. Raise the alarm where possible and if someone hasn’t already contact the fire brigade.
SCULPTURE	STAFF	Secure Sharp Sturdy Weather protected	5	2	1	When sculpture is finished there may be defects in the making such as kinks or sharp edges this can be changed during the design process up to a point. The sculpture also needs to endure weather conditions so a variety of materials can be tested.
MERCHANDISE	STAFF	Size Sharp edges Small pieces Moving parts	5	2	1	When designing the merchandise any small parts or the size has to be taken into account because of small children. Also again sharp edges will have to be smoothed.

1=not sever     5= very severe          

	Signed:       DJohnson Date: 12/10/2013
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