Introduction
As part of the Managing safely course, you have to complete a project and have it assessed. You will be expected to carry out a risk assessment based on your own work environment. You need to record the results on the attached sheets and submit them for marking. Do not submit any additional material in support of your project work as only the six parts of the A4 project will be assessed. The project can be word processed or hand written.
When you have completed your work you should return it to
There is a two week time limit for the return of the project. Your project must be completed and returned by
Instructions
Please read all of the instructions before starting work on your project.
The project is broken down into a number of parts. Please complete each section as detailed below.
Part 1 – description of the work tasks that are your responsibility
Record a brief description of all the work tasks within your work environment including:
description/labelled sketch of the location(s) people who work in or visit the area on a regular basis or from time to time. (Think about the different groups of people who may be in the area and how often they may be there.) permanent and temporary items of equipment and substances activities carried out within your work environment
Part 2 – a hazard checklist of the location(s)
Record a brief description of three location hazards that may arise in your work environment. For example, car park, stairs, uneven floor. For each of these hazards please include:
a description of the location a description of the hazard – in relation to the location the number and occupation of people who could be affected by the hazard – in relation to the location whether a risk assessment is recommended
Part 3 – a hazard checklist of permanent and/or temporary items of equipment and substances used in your work environment
Record a brief description of three hazards