Hazard Categories

With all due respect if you are not aware of what to do, you need to ask yourself am I competent enough person to carryout the responsiblities of the role?

STOP! This isn't mean't to be personal, but one of the basics of HASAWA 1974 Section 2 (2) c: Provide ‘Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision’ for health, safety and welfare of employees whilst at work.

You need to go on training to ensure you can diligently comply with the law on behalf of your employer and your employees.

I would recommend doing a NEBOSH level 3 certificate (12 days work) which will provide the tools and knowledge for you to perform to a very good standard (whatever industry you work in).

The BSC have an amazing learning centre in Hammersmith, London and can provide an exceptional experience.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/casestudies/pdf/office.pdf this link to the HSe website in relation to risk assessment and offices may help too - we have a similar form as Janice however we use this as a one off baseline hazard audit which the risk assessment/s will then be built upon - dont forget if you identify working with VDU's as a hazard then on your generic risk assessment form as part of your actions you must then complete risk assessments on each user/workstation, similiary with identified COSHH/Manual Handling activities

hope this helps :)

Many thanks Janice - a great help! Much appreciated.

Regards

This is a list that I use, it’s normally in a tick sheet template and then detailed in a risk assessment. I hope this helps.


Workplace

Slips and trips
Fire
Edge Protection
Ventilation Storage
Heating
Services
Traffic Routes
Obstructions
Access
Lighting
Working Space

Equipment

Lifting Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Hand Tools
Display Screen Equipment
Workplace Transport
Pressure Vessels
Machinery
Physical
Noise
Repetitive Work
Radiation
Manual Handling
Vibration
Electricity
Working Space

Substances

Chemicals
Asbestos
Metal working fluid
Fumes
Body Fluids
Dusts
Legionella
Pesticides
Flammables
Biological


Processes

Work at Heights
Outdoors
Confined Spaces
Hot Works

Work Organisation

Lone Working
Workload
Driving
Working Hours
Violence & aggression
Stress
Contractors
Night or Shift Work
Cuts/Burns
Workers with a disability
Pregnant Workers

Hi - can anyone suggest categories of hazards for offices/training centre - such as physical, electrical,human, etc.......what others should I consider and can anyone suggest hazards for each category please????? Has anyone carried out this exercise before or can give me examples please?

Regards