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| Title of Activity: | Moving heavy computers |
| Location(s) of Work: | The Forum, Appleton Tower |
| Brief Description of Work:
Moving heavy computers |
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: Identify all the hazards; evaluate the risks (low / medium / high); describe all existing control measures and identify any further measures required. Specific hazards should be assessed on a separate risk assessment form and cross-referenced with this document. Specific assessments are available for hazardous substances, biological agents, display screen equipment, manual handling operations and fieldwork. See http://www.safety.ed.ac.uk/safenet/index.shtml for details.
| HAZARD(s) | RISK L / M / H | CONTROL MEASURES (i.e.alternative work methods/mechanical aids/engneering controls, etc.) |
Back injuries |
L |
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| Slipping/tripping |
L |
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* Continue on separate sheet, if necessary
Engineering Controls: N/A
| Guarding | Extraction (LEV) | ||
| Interlocks | Enclosure | ||
| Other relevant information (including testing frequency if appropriate): | |||
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): N/A
| Eye/Face | Hand/Arm | ||
| Feet/Legs | Respiratory | ||
| Body (clothing) | Hearing | ||
| Other (specify) | |||
| Specify the grade(s) of PPE to be worn: | |||
| Specify when during the activity the item(s) of PPE must be worn: | |||
Non-disposable items of PPE must be inspected regularly and records retained for inspection
Persons at Risk: Identify all those who may be at risk.
| Academic staff | X |
Technical staff | X |
P'Grad students | X |
U'Grad students | |
| Maintenance staff | Office staff | X |
Cleaning staff | Emergency personnel | |||
| Contractors | Visitors | X |
Others |
Additional Information: Identify any additional relevant information to the activity, including supervision, training requirements, special emergency procedures, requirement for health surveillance, etc.
All
persons involved must have read and understood Part Two: Section 4.7
(Manual Handling of Loads) of the University Health and Safety Policy
at: http://www.safety.ed.ac.uk/policy/part2/part2.shtm
Persons with existing or previous muscular/skeletal injuries and expectant mothers must not undertake lifting operations. The lifting operation to be carried out by 2 persons when required. Persons who undertake this activity should be trained in manual handling techniques.* The computer should be packed in its box / packing case if possible. Operatives must ensure that the route to be taken is free of obstructions/tripping hazards. All doors should be opened and wedged if necessary. While moving computers between locations it may be beneficial to stop for brief rests. Once the move is complete, all wedges should be removed and all doors properly closed. It is recommended to read the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) information Getting to grips with manual handling. This can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg143.pdf Note:
To arrange the manual handling training please contact Joanna Treichel (Joanna.Treichel@ed.ac.uk) |
Assessment carried out by:
| Name: Joanna Treichel |
Date: 01/12/2005 |
Review Date: 01/12/2006 03/12/2007 |
Revised: December 2008
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