Unit 6-Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health & Safety

1.1 - Understand hazards and risks in the workplace.


1.2 - Describe safe working practices.

• Take regular breaks from your workstation – at least every 30 minutes.
• Vary tasks so you are not keying for extended periods of time.
• Change your posture as frequently as practical.
• Avoid eye strain when using the computer:  focus on an object in the distance at least 6 metres every 10-15 minutes.
• Take your lunch break away from your desk, preferably going for a walk outside for 15-20 minutes.
• Make sure your chair is adjusted to support your lower back - use safe sitting posture.
• Make sure that your chair is in good working order - do not use a chair that needs maintenance.
• Learn to touch type (less repetitive movement for your neck).
• Switch the computer mouse to the other hand regularly.
• Place frequently used items near you.

1.3 - Outline key hazards and risks within your job role, describing precautions.

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


2.2 - describe procedures for dealing with risks outside the scope of your own responsibility, identifying the appropriate personnel with whom to lilies in own workplace.