Risk rating with Risk Rating existing controls * with Additional additional (Step 5) Hazards Associated risks risk controls controls * Tasks Existing risk controls required (Step 3) (Step 4) (Step 7) (Step 6) C L R C L R 1.Ergonomic: Physical injury/ All staff are students are Working with computers 2 C Medium Poor posture strain, especially to provided with the UNSW Setting high risk areas: up your Workstation guide Excessive duration in a seated hands, wrists, arms, (OHS705) and Workstation position neck, shoulder and Checklist (OHS114) to conduct Incorrect setup of workstation back. their own workstation Glare assessment (in SPHCM OHS Eye strain Repetitive movements guidelines folder) All staff and students must complete the online UNSW Ergonomic training course” (NB. to Supervisor’s responsibility this) Adjustable chairs, desks and ergonomic accessories such as document holders are available for staff to use Individual staff and students are responsible for taking breaks and doing stretches Staff and students are advised to report any symptoms to supervisor or OHS representative ASAP Electrical shock Inspection, Testing and Working with computers 2. Electrical 2 E Low Monitoring Procedure Fire Testing and tagging program Burns Individual Physical injury from RCD’s on specific equipment tripping over cords Regular workplace inspections Observe UNSW Preventing
Tasks Hazards (Step 3) Associated risks (Step 4) Existing risk controls Risk rating with existing controls * (Step 5) Additional risk controls required (Step 6) Risk Rating with additional controls * (Step 7) C L R C L R Working with computers 1.Ergonomic: Poor posture Excessive duration in a seated position Incorrect setup of workstation Glare Repetitive movements Physical injury/ strain, especially to high risk areas: hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulder and back. Eye strain All staff are students are provided with the UNSW Setting up your Workstation guide (OHS705) and Workstation Checklist (OHS114) to conduct their own workstation assessment (in SPHCM OHS guidelines folder) All staff and students must complete the online UNSW Ergonomic training course” (NB. Supervisor’s responsibility to this) Adjustable chairs, desks and ergonomic accessories such as document holders are available for staff to use Individual staff and students are responsible for taking breaks and doing stretches Staff and students are advised to report any symptoms to supervisor or OHS representative ASAP 2 C Medium Working with computers 2. Electrical Electrical shock Fire Burns Physical injury from tripping over cords Inspection, Testing and Monitoring Procedure Testing and tagging program Individual RCD’s on specific equipment Regular workplace inspections Observe UNSW Preventing 2 E Low
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