LO1 P4 - Risk assessment

 

A: HAZARD

B: DEGREE OF RISK (Refer to Risk Matrix)

C: PREVENTIVE MEASURES

D: IF ACCIDENT OCCURS?

Nature of hazard	person(s) at risk	Severity	Likelihood	Risk Rating	Measures in place aimed at reducing risk to minimum level?	Further necessary measures, involving whom and by when?
Spilling water onto the iMacs which could cause an electric shock	M.G	Severe	Likely	Extreme 20	Making sure that the water being used by the cast isn’t next to the iMacs. Not having wires visible near the iMac for it to cause an electrical shock	Calling a teacher if the accident does occur to ensure the safety of the casting crew to see if there are any injuries Getting an I.T technician to come look at the damage and potentially fix it
Using the computers for too long, it can give you eye strain (headaches, burn eyes)	M.G	Major	Almost Certain	Extreme 25	Limiting amount of time with breaks in between, that cast members can use the computer for in one sitting Blue light blocking glasses next to the iMacs for the cast members	If any of the cast members have any issues revolving around this, they can take a break/rest from the computer Cast members are able to call the schools nurse if the pain is severe and they need assistance
Electronics could potentially overheat and it can be dangerous	M.G	Major	Moderate	Medium 9	The surroundings of the room is kept cool and not too humid Moving to another computer after a certain amount of time	The I.T technician can be called for them to check the condition of the electronic  Asking the teacher/technician if there is another iMac that can be used
Tripping over the wires from the different peripherals being used	M.G	Minor	Moderate	Medium 6	Having neat and tidy cable management so that they are not in the way Have peripherals that are wireless to prevent amount of wires	Making sure that the teacher in the classroom is informed of what has happened and resolve the situation Having the nurse of the school come to the classroom and check the injury of the person
Hardware failure happening to the computer resulting in data loss	M.G	Major	Unlikely	Medium 8	Having a back-up computer on standby Using a USB stick when transferring files as it cannot corrupt the file	Asking the I.T technician if there is any possible way to retrieve the loss data Getting the casting members to re-do the data that they have lost with a stable computer