GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT
SECTION 1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Department
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Date of Assessment
29/8/03
Area/Plant/Equipment
Name and Signature of Assessor (or team)
IT suite
Lorraine Smith
Task/Activity/Operation
Task Reference No. 17
Multi user Display screen Equipment
HAZARD
Numbers of people
likely to be harmed
Nature of Harm
10
Upper Limb
Discomfort
WHO COULD BE
HARMED(e.g.
public, operator)***
Students
Researchers
Administrators
60
Eye disorders
Students
Researchers
Administrators
Students
Researchers
Administrators
Students
Researchers
Administrators
2
Temporary fatigueChronic soft tissue
disorder e.g carpal
tunnel syndrome
Temporary
impaired vision,
Sore eyes,
Headaches
Poor posture
Itchy and reddening
skin
As above + visitors
10
Facial Dermatitis
Electrial risk
Cable Trip hazard
Hazard
Reference
No.
a
b
c
d
Cuts and bruises
e
***SEE SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ,SECTION 3
NOTE
There is no evidence that this equipment enhances onset of Epilepsy
Also HSE advice from the National radiological Protection Board is that Electro Magnetic Radiation
from the equipment poses no significant risk to Pregnant woman. However if you are concerned
seek advice from Occupational Health. Departmental Admin staff will be happy to help.
SECTION 2 – RISK EVALUATION
Note: Section 2 must be completed for each hazard identified in Section 1
Hazard from section 1
Upper limb disorder
Reference No.
17a
Make an assessment without taking into account current control measures (subjective)
RISK = Probability of Harm X
PROBABILITY
1
2
X
Most Likely Severity (will increase if large numbers will be hurt)
3*
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SEVERITY OF HARM
1
2*
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
=
RISK LEVEL
10*
20
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
30
CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES
Type
Control at
Engineering
source
controls
(intrinsic)
(guards, local
exhaust ventIllation etc.
Description
Use of
adjustable
keyboard and
chairs
Are they
Adequate
Additional
Measures
Required
By who &
When
YES
Procedural
controls
(inc. training
and
supervision)
Staff are
encouraged
To work for
short periods
of time
interspersed
with practical
work
YES
Personal
protective
equipment
Other
Good house
keeping
encouraged to
allow
appropriate
readjustment
of equipment
to suit ind.
YES
SECTION 2 – RISK EVALUATION
Note: Section 2 must be completed for each hazard identified in Section 1
Hazard from section 1
Eye disorders
Reference No. 17 b
Make an assessment without taking into account current control measures (subjective)
RISK = Probability of Harm X
PROBABILITY
1
2
X
3
Most Likely Severity (will increase if large numbers will be hurt)
4
5x
6
7
8
9
10
SEVERITY OF HARM
1x
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
=
RISK LEVEL
10 x
20
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
30
CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES
Type
Control at
Engineering
source
controls
(intrinsic)
(guards, local
exhaust ventIllation etc.
Description
Good quality
Window
screen and
blinds,
keyboard
Good quality
lighting,
Adjustable
screens or
stands
Are they
Adequate
Additional
Measures
Required
By who &
When
Y
Y
Procedural
controls
(inc. training
and
supervision)
Staff are
encouraged
To work for
short periods
of time
interspersed
with practical
work
Y
Personal
protective
equipment
Other
Staff
encouraged to
have eye
tests. These
may be
available from
occupational
health.
Y
SECTION 2 – RISK EVALUATION
Note: Section 2 must be completed for each hazard identified in Section 1
Hazard from section 1
Facial Dermatitis
Reference No. 17c
Make an assessment without taking into account current control measures (subjective)
RISK = Probability of Harm X
PROBABILITY
1x
2
X
3
Most Likely Severity (will increase if large numbers will be hurt)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SEVERITY OF HARM
1x
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
=
RISK LEVEL
10x
20
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
30
CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES
Type
Control at
Engineering
source
controls
(intrinsic)
(guards, local
exhaust ventIllation etc.
Description
Are they
Adequate
Additional
Measures
Required
Procedural
controls
(inc. training
and
supervision)
Short working
periods
advised
Yes
Personal
protective
equipment
Other
Moisturiser
available if
requied
Yes
SECTION 2 – RISK EVALUATION
Note: Section 2 must be completed for each hazard identified in Section 1
Hazard from section 1
Electrical
Reference No. 17d
Make an assessment without taking into account current control measures (subjective)
RISK = Probability of Harm X
PROBABILITY
1x
2
X
3
Most Likely Severity (will increase if large numbers will be hurt)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SEVERITY OF HARM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10x
=
RISK LEVEL
10x
20
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
30
CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES
Type
Control at
Engineering
source
controls
(intrinsic)
(guards, local
exhaust ventIllation etc.
Description
Only articles
bought from a
reputable
supplier
should be
used
Procedural
controls
(inc. training
and
supervision)
Visual
inspection of
cables
Are they
Adequate
Additional
Measures
Required
No
By who &
When
Clinical
schools to
appoint
dedicated
electrician
These are not
regular
enough, and
tend to be left
to users
Personal
protective
equipment
Other
SECTION 2 – RISK EVALUATION
Note: Section 2 must be completed for each hazard identified in Section 1
Hazard from section 1
Cable trip hazard
Reference No. 17e
Make an assessment without taking into account current control measures (subjective)
RISK = Probability of Harm X
PROBABILITY
1
2
X
3
Most Likely Severity (will increase if large numbers will be hurt)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SEVERITY OF HARM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
=
RISK LEVEL
10
20
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
30
CURRENT CONTROL MEASURES
Type
Control at
Engineering
source
controls
(intrinsic)
(guards, local
exhaust ventIllation etc.
Description
All cables are
clipped in
position, not in
a walking area
Are they
Adequate
Additional
Measures
Required
By who &
When
Yes
Procedural
controls
(inc. training
and
supervision)
Personal
protective
equipment
Other
SECTION 3,SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. After carrying out the assessment and assuming adequate training, is this task one that can
be carried out by a lone worker?
This decision is one made by a group leader, please state their name and answer.
Group leader name : Chris Ford
Answer: Yes
2. Are there any special considerations for other groups of workers e.g Pregnant and new
mothers, young people, cleaners etc. that you have not considered in your main
assessment? If so, please make a comment below.
SECTION 4- REVIEW
Circumstances for Review
Default Date review