OHS&WOHS&WIN THE ART ROOMIN THE ART ROOM

STORAGESTORAGEShelves and racks should be stable and ideally built in or fixed to walls

Ensure that storage racks are in a safe and tidy condition so material can be removed without fear of things falling

Racks holding round material should have lugs to stop things rolling off

Materials should not extend beyond racks and under no circumstances be in doorways or movement areas.

Ladders must be used to access items stored at heights

Heavy objects should be stored at a low level

Volatile materials such as turps must be clearly labelled and stored in a metal cabinet

MSDS sheets should be available for all items necessitating them and a document of all hazardous and flammable substances must be lodged both in the Art room and in Administration

TASKSTASKSAppropriate protective gear is worn

Students are familiar with safe work practices and use them

Footwear, jewellery, hair and clothing do not compromise safety

Clear instructions are given concerning use of equipment, techniques or possible hazardous substances used in an activity

Students are familiar with safety rules

There is a first aid kit in the Art room

Equipment is well maintained and safe for the task

Work stations and places are clean and clear for the task

Clean up procedures are safe and appropriate to the task (eg ‘wet’ mopping for clay)

TOOLS & EQUIPMENTTOOLS & EQUIPMENTMachines are correctly installed and maintained

Safety operation instructions are fitted

Operators are trained in the use of equipment and machines

Eye, ear and respiratory equipment is worn where necessary

Dust and fume extraction is functioning correctly

Safety guards fitted to machines are always in place

Only the correct tools are used for the job

A place is provided for every tool, tools are not allowed to accumulate on benches

All tools are regularly sharpened, correctly set and repaired

Always check that a tool or electrical appliance is ‘tagged’ and safe.

Loose hair and clothing are secured safely

MANUAL HANDLINGMANUAL HANDLINGYou are not permitted to move anything that is of such a weight to cause risk of injury

Mechanical aids should be used at every opportunity (eg hand truck)

Heavy weights and long lengths should be carried by more than one person.

Where possible have materials delivered in short lengths, smaller sizes

It is essential industrial gloves are worn when shifting sheet metal

Think and plan before commencing

Keep the back straight, do not twist, use body weight and momentum where possible

WORKPLACE ERGONOMICSWORKPLACE ERGONOMICSDesks, tables, benches should minimise posture problems and back strain

Emphasis should be placed on work heights and access

Furniture should be positioned to improve movement and comfort

Equipment should be racked correctly and at a suitable height

Equipment should be clean and ready to use at all times

The size of the workplace should be commensurate with its intended purpose and not overcrowded

Layout of the room should allow for quick entry and exits and the occurrence of trips and falls is minimised

Other considerationsOther considerations

Noise

Rubbish removal

Lighting

Cleaning

Substance spillage

Portable power tools

Kiln safety and maintenance

Ventilation and thermal comfort

Your own personal responsibilities as an employee under the OHS&W Act

What is a hazard?What is a hazard?

SAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDSSAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS

Slippery floors

Electrical leads across floor

Unguarded machines

Blocked fire exits/walkways

Inadequate lighting

Lifting and manual handling

Workplace violence

Noise

Chemicals

Heat/cold

Increased workload

ACUTE:Watering/itching eyesDry or sore throatCoughingShiveringLoss of consciousnessBurns to skin, eyes, lung tissue

CHRONIC:Cardiovascular disordersCancer (lungs, kidneys, liver)Damage to central nervous systemSensitisation

ASSESSMENT OF RISKASSESSMENT OF RISKQUESTIONS FOR ASSESSING RISKS FROM HAZARDS

What type of hazard is it?

What is the likelihood of the hazard causing injury?

What types of injuries or diseases are likely to occur and how serious might they be?

How are people in or around the workplace exposed to risk(s) from the hazard?

How much, how long and how often are people in or around the workplace exposed to these risks?

TASKTASKIn groups of 4, do an audit of the art rooms, specifically:

STORAGE

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS

Identify the existing hazards

How would you need to deal with them for effective OHS&W?