Unit 6. Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

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Define hazards and risks

Hazards and risks are similar to one another, being that a risk is something that could potentially happen, where as a hazard is something that, left unchecked will cause an accident. These two can vary, with common issues being trip hazards, flammable objects left to close to sources of heat, wet floors, and even something as simple as equipment blocking an area. There are many more examples of things that can be hazardous or risky in the work places environment.

Outline key hazards and risks in own workplace, describing safe working practises

My own work place has its own varying hazards and risks involved, space can be an issue at times, when the area gets busy, the offices tend to become crowded quickly. Another issue can be trip hazards, as some times things are left around accidentally by the last person who used them. At times navigating the sound pod can be dangerous if equipment isn't regularly checked up and stacked properly, making some of the objects capable of falling on top of your person. Working safely, and making others aware of these problems, and correcting them safely and carefully for you and others around you.

Outline key hazards and risks within your own job role, describing precautions

My job varies as work does, the majority of the risk carried in my role is mostly held on the labour side, taking down and setting up stages, moving large instruments, and carrying things from one destination or another. This is risky because not everyone can manage the same amount of weight in terms of carrying, which means the jobs have to be handled as a team effort. Eliminating these risks can be done quickly, making sure that no one takes to much to carry, and making sure it is all neatly prepared and arranged.

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Identify own responsibilities for health and safety in own workplace and job role under health and safety legislation, explaining the importance of personal presentation and behaviour

My responsibilities personally are to keep my work place tidy and organised so that others may easily use it after I am gone, cleaning up any messes that I see when I see them, and informing higher-ups of any property damage, or anything that could be considered dangerous for others to handle. Equipment used by me or another apprentice should also be placed where it is located, in the condition it was found in.

Describe procedures for dealing with risks outside the scope of own responsibility identifying the appropriate personnel with whom to liaise in own work place

When confronting an issue regarding health and safety outside of the scope of my personal responsibility, I would first make a note of the situation, and who it involves, if anyone. Then I would bring it up with my superiors immediately, or whoever that area concerns most, letting them know immediately of every detail I picked up, and how the situation came to be. An example, if I was to come across a tripping hazard within the line managers office, I would consult one or two of the line managers them selves, since they are both my superiors, and the immediate workers of that area. These examples can be followed through out the building, as most workers here have specific offices and areas of work.

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Identify workplace instructions relevant to own job

Finding your instructions and tasks precisely is important, where I work, my main tasks are to help around the office, filing registrations into folders by the last name, in alphabetical order. I also frequently check data within the Music Administration Software (M.A.S). Filing pupil absences into the database, and specifying the reasons. A lot of my jobs can vary, but usually when not performing these tasks I am working within the sound pod, making sure the pods are equipped as they need to be, and clean, taking serial numbers from instruments moving in and out the building.

Identify any unsafe practises in own workplace and job role

I can comment on a few small pieces that could be worked around. With the nature of the building, and that the instruments are stored elsewhere, it means that the sound pod can often get clustered and unorganised. On top of this, sometimes in a hurry people leave things lying around, which can be classed as a tripping hazard. The area I work in is constantly changing and moving as the demand for space, and equipment grows and shrinks.

Check which potentially unsafe working practises present the highest risk to self and others

The problem with stacking and organising the sound pod can be the most dangerous, it only takes missing a small detail on how the drums are stacked for all of them to fall on top of somebody, while this hasn't happened, and doesn't seem like a relatively high risk, to me it is the highest I could point out, as the frequency of how often new instruments are brought in and out is increasing.

Take action to address any hazards in accordance with work place procedures and legal requirements

Speaking directly to the managers, line managers, or support staff would be a good action to take to make sure my superiors are immediately aware of any facility dangers that could potentially harm staff or students, especially deficits that cover any legal ramifications.

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Work safely in accordance with own level of competence, relevant instructions and legal requirements, following environmentally friendly practises

Working in accordance to your own level of competency is critical, it not only tells your superiors what you are capable of and where you work best, but how well you can manage your own skills. Following health and safety laws is a must, preventable accidents should be prevented, it is law to know where your first aid kits are, as well as any fire equipment that could be needed. Making sure you leave the working environment a sound and healthy place, with minimal risks for all who use that facility after you.

Manage any health and safety risks within own capability and responsibility

Any health and safety risks and hazards came across by an individual, if preventable, should be prevented, and their superior informed. An example being, I my self work alone frequently in the buildings sound pod, checking all instruments and equipment to make sure all of it works, and its in a good condition. Before leaving I make sure I check two or three times to ensure any loose wires/trip hazards are removed, and that any large amount of stacking (I.e drums.) Is in the right position, and will not fall. Should I find anything that requires aid to be corrected, I would move immediately to my superiors.

Suggest ways of reducing risks within own capability and responsibility
Making sure any mess left behind is cleaned, whether its a spillage, loose equipment or anything else. Also making sure everyone is aware of the dangers of the risk. Responding calmly and                 collectively when told about a certain risk, and being aware of any implementations designed to         prevent this situation.


 

Report any differences between workplace and suppliers or manufactures 

All equipment is supplied through the council or school, which also run by the same health and safety regulations.

Ensure that own personal presentation and behaviour meets the requirements of relevant instructions, procedures and legal requirements

Dressing accordingly to your work place is a must, appearing every day neatly dressed and motivated to move on with your work and any given instructions or tasks with a positive attitude.