[Unit 06] & [Unit 10] DONE

UNIT 6 

1.1 – Hazards are things that have potential to cause harm to you or to those around you. Risk is the likelihood that said hazard will cause harm. E.g – medium risk of tripping if bag is left in a walkway. 

1.2 - Hazards in the workplace: 

Fire 

• Kitchen appliances 
• computers and electrical equipment 
• poor general housekeeping 

Turn off equipment when not being used, use appliances in the correct way and keep a tidy and organised workplace 

Electricity 

• computers and electrical equipment 

Keep liquids away from electrical appliances. Handle all equipment with discretion. 

Gas 

• boiler system 

Have gas systems checked and maintained to a safe standard. Don't leave heating on over night where there's a potential for a fault to arise 

Risk of tripping 

• Light stands 
• Trailing cables 

Keep cables taped down or trailing near the wall. Inform those around you of light stand and the potential risk they have 

1.3 – Hazards within job role 

Risk of tripping 

• Bags being left in walkways 
• Light stands 

Keep equipment organised and out of the way as much as possible. Inform or make clear to those around you about equipment that may be classed as a trip hazard 

Working on location  

• Hazardous machinery 
• Potential for falls and head injury 
• Theft or damage of equipment  

Ensure correct PPE is worn in conjuncture with site rules. Keep equipment in a secure place when not being used. Protective bags should be used also to reduce risk of damage 

2.1 – As an employed worker I have a duty to ensure my own health and safety and those around me that may be affected by any action that I take. I must comply with safety procedures set by my employer and I should also work together with the employer and co-workers to ensure safe procedures are met. If I notice there are and hazards that pose a risk to myself or co-workers, I should either report the hazard to the responsible personnel or deal with it myself I am able to do so. It is important to present myself and act in a safe manner as so to comply with health and safety laws and to protect myself and those around me. 

2.2 – Any risks that are outside the scope of my responsibility should be discussed with my employer or Health and Safety representative. A risk assessment would be made outlying the risk and the procedures to deal with the hazard. On location these hazards could be trip hazards from bags, theft because of unattended equipment or having to use specific PPE to comply with a site's health and safety policy. In the workplace hazards might be fire from electrical equipment being misused or left on unnecessarily . Spillage from food and drink. RSI from using computer equipment for extended periods of time. These hazards would most likely be verbally discussed with my employer to decide the necessary action to deal with them. 

3.1 - The policy at my workplace is presented in a way to reduce or eliminate any risk that somebody could be exposed to. Included is the fire assembly point (outside the main gate of our business park) in case there were to be a fire in the office.  There are also things in our office that are stored at height. When we need to retrieve these things we need to do so in an instructed safe manner. Because a ladder is used, correct health and safety procedures dictate that at least three points of contact must be made between the ladder and wall. Having someone stabilise the ladder at the bottom also reduces the risk of an accident. 

3.2 - Unsafe practices in workplace and job role: 

• Trailing cables 
• Trip hazards 
• Overheating equipment 
• Not wearing correct PPE 
• Working at height 
• Leaving equipment unprotected 

3.3 - Due to the nature of the job, trip hazards would present the highest risk because of equipment that has to be set up and left around on a shoot and the frequency of it being used. Light stands, bags and cables are the result of these hazards. Wearing incorrect/no PPE would be the next highest risk because we are less often at a location that requires PPE. Power stations require PPE equipment to be worn in specific area so you are protected against accidents such as head bangs. 

3.4 - Risk assessments are to be carried out by the suitable individuals that deals with health and safety in the workplace and on location. The assessed hazards are then able to be dealt with according to the proposed steps that'll ensure safe working conditions. 

4.1 - I recently assisted on a job for UniPer, taking video to use in an instructional Power Point for trainees. Around the UniPer site there were certain areas that required PPE. Because we were working in these areas we had to wear a hardhat and hi-vis jacket to comply with the health and safety requirements of the site. Also at my workplace there are many devices which require being plugged into the mains socket. To reduce energy consumption, devices are unplugged or switched off when not in use. The heating system is also turned off when leaving for the evening to stop the waste of energy while no one is at the office. 

4.2 - Tidiness would become a concern in our workplace if no one were to keep areas clean. Using the kitchen at lunch causes an accumulation of plates and mugs after people have eaten. I often tidy the kitchen area when I and everyone else has finished their lunch so the place isn't left dirty and doesn't become a health risk because of left over food. Also, I have left my bag on the floor out in the open a number of times which annoys the boss so I've made sure to keep it tucked away so it isn't a trip hazard. 

4.3 - There are many hazards that I am able to deal with myself such as switching off plugs when not using them, keeping a tidy kitchen or work area or removing a trip hazards. However if there is a hazard that I feel I am unable to deal with, the course of action would be to speak to the appropriate person that can help assess how to deal with the hazard. 

4.4 - Equipment from a supplier may come with a health and safety policy and how best to use the equipment to eliminate any hazard. A workplace may have a different policy on handling the equipment. This may or may not be more thorough or provide the necessary safety when using the equipment. Because of this, any differences in policies should be reported and dealt with accordingly. 

4.5 - At Page One there isn't a particular dress code that we must wear to work. It is rather relaxed in the sense that jeans and a t-shirt is perfectly fine. However it's important to assess the type of job we're going to or the kind of client we're meeting. Normal work attire is usually acceptable but there may be instances where a more formal presentation is necessary. For example, we attended a conference during Christmas time in 2015 and the guests attire was black tie. We had to wear black jeans/trousers and a black shirt/t-shirt to look a bit more official. The same can be said for behaviour. It is up to us to use our own discretion on how to behave for a particular audience or client but it's always essential to be polite. 

UNIT 10 

1.1 - Here are some health and safety regulations relevant to the creative media sector. 

• Workplace regulations - basic heating, lighting and welfare facilities 
• First aid – facilities to provide basic first aid. The workplace must have some form of first aid facility. 
• Working at height – Directions on how to safely work at height in accordance with H&S laws. (three points minimum contact between ladder and wall.) 
• Manual handling regulations – covering the movement of objects manually. (Bent knees and straight back for heavier loads. Lift with knees.) 
• Protective equipment – Ensures employers provide the necessary PPE. 
• Management of health and safety – Carrying out risk assessments and providing appropriate H&S information. 
• Electricity regulations – requires people who will be using electrical equipment know how to do so safely and that portable appliances should be PAT tested. 

1.2 – Use of suitable PPE for a given task is good practice to comply with health and safety regulations. Correctly lifting objects manually - keeping back straight with knees bent and handling smaller loads instead of one big one. Ensuring electrical equipment is PAT tested showing it's safe to use. Keeping facilities and areas in the workplace clean and tidy so they don't pose any health issues. When visiting E.ON Sandbach power station recently, myself and co-worker Dave were required to wear a hardhat, safety glasses and a high visibility vest so we complied with the H&S policies in specific areas of the site. 

1.3 - Providing basic facilities such as heating, an area to make food and toilet facilities. Making sure the necessary H&S information is supplied such as first aid location or in case of a fire, the designated assembly point. Having a supply of PPE suitable for a given task that requires it. When lifting heavier items it is advised that you keep your back straight and lift with you knees to avoid causing any back problems. Using ergonomically designed equipment to reduce the risk of RSI is another way of minimising health problems for workers. Taking breaks from the computer can also be beneficial to reduce the chance of headaches and eye strain. Equipment (that is required to) should be PAT tested to ensure it is safe to use. It's also useful to have a Health and Safety Law poster so that personnel can refer to it if they need any information on a specific task they feel they need direction on how to perform safely. 

2.1 – Hazards - Something that has the capacity to cause harm to you or others around you. 

          Risk -  the chance that a hazard will actually cause harm to someone 

2.2 -  

2.3 - If we were to notice a particular hazard on a job I would report the hazard and then either deal with it myself if I am able to do so, or talk to the necessary person/s that could help reduce or remove the risk of the hazard. One example is using light stands that may be needed to be placed in a particular area that blocks a walkway. To deal with this we often have someone stand with the light stand so people don't accidentally bump into it and knock it over. 

2.4 - Most hazards can be dealt with to a point where they provide no risk or such a small amount of risk that the hazard is of no concern. This may simply be keeping bags and equipment out of walkways, wearing the correct PPE in accordance with a site policy or just taping down trailing cables so the risk of tripping is severely decreased. Having a risk assessment in place ensures that everyone knows the hazards and risks that are present and it provides information to deal with the problems in the safe and appropriate manner.