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Studio OH&S
Studio safety procedures
• In the event of a fire:
[Fire evacuation procedure of the relevant building]
• Safe use of electrical equipment:
• Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. • Do not use indoor equipment outdoors• Do not immerse the appliance in water• Keep hands, fingers, feet, toes and hair away from dangerous
moving parts, cutting blades and the like. • Have dry hands when operating an electrical appliance. • Do not use a damaged appliance. • Pay heed to any special precautions for installation or user
maintenance • Remove plug from socket-outlet before any cleaning or
maintenance• Do not expose cord extension sockets or portable power outlet
boards to any moisture hazards • Ensure ventilation holes or outlets are not obstructed
The ergonomic workspace <http://www.iuinfo.indiana.edu/HomePages/012999/pixs/ergonomics.gif>
Voicing concerns and claims
• Express all concerns in writing to the designated safety representative:
• Ms. Jane Smith (Room 123, Level 4)
Be aware of potential hazards:
• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
• Take intermittent breaks from RSI related tasks such as typing.
• Ergonomics
• Employers must ensure that all equipment is ergonomically designed and that each worker has sufficient workspace to keep away from their screen.
• Under-maintenance hazards
• Ensure that all equipment is regularly checked up to ensure complete upkeep of maintenance.
• Awareness of conditions such as asthma and allergies.
• Employers must conduct a check of all staff upon initial employment, and everybody must ensure that the workspace is well ventilated.
• Untidy workplaces can lead to fire hazards
• Workers are encouraged to keep a tidy workspace.
• Employers must provide storage systems in which workers can store their belongings.
• Equipment stored overhead needs to be correctly stowed
• Ensure that all relevant furniture provides for this
• Personal hygiene will reduce the spread of sickness and food poisoning
• All staff are encouraged to maintain personal hygiene.
• Supervisors must provide hygienic products such as tissues and hand cleansers for staff use.
• Damaged cables or exposed wires can lead to electrical harm on both property
and person
• Ensure that correct maintenance is upheld.
• Overheating electrical equipment
• Ensure to allow downtime for electrical equipment.
• Obstructions can lead to personal injury
• Ensure the workspace is clear
• The designated safety representative needs to be as attentive as possible to all concerns.
Responsibilities of employers and employees under the OHS Act 2000:
• Employers, managers and supervisors must provide:
• safe premises • safe machinery and substances • safe systems of work • provision of information, instruction,
training and supervision • suitable working environment and
facilities.
Workers must:
• take reasonable care for the health and safety of co-workers
• ensure that their actions do not put others at risk
• work safely • use and maintain machinery and
equipment properly • ensure that their work area is free of
hazards.
Workers must also cooperate with their supervisors by:
• Notifying their supervisor of actual and potential hazards
• Adhering to prescribed safety equipment rules • Carrying out work safely• Following health and safety regulations• Paying attention to signs• Obeying speed limits • Participating in safety training
Common safety signs include:http://www.photoluminescent-signs.com/uploads/images/img_423.png
And:http://sites.google.com/site/esllearnerscorner/Home/work/work-safety/safety-signs-and-warnings
• Thankyou for watching, and keep safe.