1. GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT
PROGRAMME AREA All Sites REF NO. RA 1
OPERATION BEING ASSESSED COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS
PURPOSE/METHOD OF WORK (3)
To use a VDU workstation for a variety of tasks,including word processing,accounting,record keeping,graphic design and general data
input.
Use of the computer maybe via a keyboard, a mouse or both.
1. Switch on power to workstation.
2. Run software appropriate to the task.
3. Use keyboard or mouse to input information and commands
4. Store data to floppy disk.
5. Produce hardcopy of data documents.
6. Shut down software package on completion ofthe task.
7. Switch off power to workstation.
SPECIFIC LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS (4) LEVEL OF SKILL/TRAINING REQUIRED (5)
Health and Safety (DisplayScreen Equipment) Regulations
Provision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulations
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Workplace (Health,Safety and Welfare) Regulations
Electricity at Work Regulations
Managementof Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Knowledge ofoperation of computer hardware and
peripherals.
Knowledge and understanding ofthe appropriate
software.
Knowledge ofthe outcome of any specific DisplayScreen
Equipmentassessments as required bythe Regulations.
CHEMICALS/MATERIALS
INVOLVED (6)
HSC NO. ASSESSMENT
DATE
SPECIFIC WORK EQUIPMENT PROVIDED (7)
Screen Cleaner Computer with Monitor and Keyboard
Optionally a mouse and a printer
Other peripheral equipment

2. MAIN HAZARDS IDENTIFIED (8) WHO WILL BE AFFECTED (9) CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE THE RISK (10)
Work Related Disorders
Stress/Fatigue/Eyestrain etc.
Effects from use of chemicals
Electrical Hazard
VDU User
VDU User
VDU User
VDU User
Ensure workstation assessed in accordance with the
DisplayScreen EquipmentRegulations and complies with
the Code of Practice on Visual DisplayUnits.
Ensure users are aware ofbasic requirements ofDisplay
Screen EquipmentRegulations and have competence to
adjustworkstations to complywith the above.
Operators to follow varied work regime and take breaks
away from the workstation and after every hour of
continuous use.
Ensure only approved substances and Safety Control
Systems are used and assessments undertaken where
required.
Ensure user awareness regarding potential hazards from
toner and instructions for safe use as outlined in health
and safety control sheet.
Toners replaced by trained personnel (Network Services).
Ensure all electrical equipmenttested in accordance with
the PUWER Regulations.
Equipmentmustnotbe powered permanentlywith four
gang leads. All computers and peripherals should have
individual socketoutlets.
Ensure that any member ofstaff or studentwithoutthe
relevant competencies does notinterfere with,or attempt
to make repairs to electrical equipmentetc.
MANUAL HANDLING RISK (11) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (12)
Has a manual handling risk been identified NO
Is the risk considered to be LOW
Is a further detailed assessmentrequired NO
If the answer to the above question is YES a separate manual
handling assessmentwill be required to fulfil the requirements of
the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Is training and instruction required NO
Is there need for special accommodation NO
Is there need for test/examination NO
Is all P. P. E. compatible N/A
FREQUENCY OF MONITORING (13) ASSESSMENT REVIEW PERIOD
N/A 3
Months
6 Months 1 Year > 1 Year < 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years > 4
Years
X X