Occupational Health and Safety @ MSCW
Leads can be both a trip hazard and an electrical hazard. If not plug in or maintained properly they can cause electrical shocks and damage to equipment. If left lying around on the floor they can become a trip hazard.
The way to treat this hazard would be to properly unplug the power chords and turn off at the power source. Leads must also be rolled up and stored away properly.
Electrical power points can act as a electrical hazard. If left on with power cords left in them they can be extremely dangerous to the individual that may handle them. They may cause the individual to get an electrical shock sometimes with major damage.
To minamise this hazard electrical power boards need to be turned of at the switch first and then unplugged to reduce danger.
Extension chords can act as a trip hazard as well an an electrical one. If the wires are not maintained properly they may become faulty and not be fit for purpose.
The way to reduce this hazard is to roll up loss wires so they do not twist and kink. The space around these wires also needs to be tidy to avoid being a trip hazard.
Having chairs blocking an emergency exit can act as a big safety hazard especially if an emergency evacuation is required. If such an evacuation was to occur such as a fire the people in the building will have a hard time evacuating the building to get to safety.
To reduce this safety issue the chairs must be stacked away from all major exits in the building to maintain the emergency evacuation code at MSCW.
Leaving school bags in the corridors at MSCW can act as a major trip hazard as well as an evacuation hazard. As a lot of students use this corridor the halls need to be free of trip hazards to avoid any major incidents. If an emergency evacuation was needed as well it would be difficult to evacuate the building properly.
To avoid this trip hazard bags need to be placed away from the corridor or more storage areas for bags need to be created.
The Correct Lifting Technique
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| Before The Lift (Hand is underneath the strap on the amp, knees are bent, body is close to the item and back is straight) |
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| During the Lift (Object is close to the body and back is straight) References: The rules of good body mechanics include the following: 1. Test the load. .2. Plan the move. 3. Use a wide, balanced stance with one foot ahead of the other. 4. Keep the lower back in its normal arched position while lifting. 5. Bring the load as close to the body as possible. 6. Keep the bead and shoulders up and keep your eyes on the load. 7. Tighten the stomach muscles as the lift begins. 8. Lift with the legs and stand up in a smooth, even motion. 9. Move the feet (pivot) if a direction change is necessary. 10. Communicate if two or more individuals are involved in the movement. |
