| Hazards |
Probable injury or Reason |
Person at risk |
Current control measures |
Action required |
Actioned by/date |
Probability x severity = impact |
|
Covid 19 |
Risk of infection |
Staff |
Keyboard and mouse to be wiped down at the start of the day |
|
|
1×1= 1 |
| Eye strain |
Over-use of screen |
Staff |
Limited screen time with adequate breaks (once an hour) |
|
|
2×2=4 |
| Neck or back strain |
Incorrect monitor height and keyboard position
Unsuitable chair height |
Staff |
Adjustable chair and monitor
Keyboard able to tilt and at a comfortable distance |
|
|
1×1=1 |
| Wrist strain |
Insufficient space between keyboard and staff |
Staff |
Keyboard at correct distance for staff
Wrist support to be available if required |
|
|
1×2= 2 |
