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the first point of understanding the oh+s of your studio/study space is identifying the risks

it may seem quite safe even but have another closer look.

add to this page visual representation of the risks draw, iphone, video, download, whatever see how many there really are

how about your wellbeing? security issues?

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= = = = =Identifying Risks by Kelly Philip from Team A (Brooke, Kelly, Michael, Holly, Bek and Melissa)=

Identifying risks are easy. When something is happening which does not seem right, go with your gut feeling and think first! Basically, anything that could make a hilarious ending in a cartoon is a risk! For example; ==== ** Don't let ignorance put your safety at risk. Always think first of the outcome and weigh up the possibilities. Don't let this be you** ====

yeah i am sure you have seen some similar 'safe work options' in studio. hopefully not. but the translation of these ideas to you studio environment is powerful. Low risk is still a risk, but you can act. What would you response be to the top image? +

Identifying Risks
==== By:Aaron Mellon Group No.5 Risky situations are generally signed, so using royalty free image websites I searched for warning signs. Here are a few. ====



All of these signs Identify a risk. If you cannot read them they still get their message across because they use symbols as well as text. excellent risk identification i am not really sure of what the chinese[?] guy is hanging onto to but it doesnt look good for them +

Identifying Risks

In response to Tim’s question (What does a high risk look like)
well these are certainly risks but just how much less obviouse can they be? + Risks aren't all as easy to spot as these, if they were we wouldn't really need to look out for them. Potentially anything can be a risk if not properly handled correctly, this is why we must always be aware of the safety of ourselves and others.

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If only all risks were as easy to spot as these examples.
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To do this we must recognize the nature of the workplace, the task your workplace undertakes will dictate the major hazards and dangers to look out for.
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Although we may feel that our workplace is not like a construction site with obvious dangers, we must still treat it as one.
====There are still many hazards that we must look out for. Whether it be using a scalpel to cut paper or even something as simple as putting a bag on the floor we still need to consider the safety of ourselves, and others in the process.==== = = ====When a possible hazard or danger is discovered remember not just to leave it, but instead fix the problem, or in certain circumstances where there is a possibility of putting yourself in danger consult a lecturer.==== = =

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= = = = = Alessandra Giampaolo ........... Team HH =

I found this video and I thought to myself "hey mr Nanoman didn't identify any of the risks". He played around with a machine that he didn't know how to use and just like the video says 'Sometimes You don't get what you expect'. Always know what the risks are before you do something (like playing with a nano machine.)

hey mr Nanoman do you look with your hands? thanks Alessandra

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**Identifying Risks**
Rebecca Mercurio [TEAM oLIVIA] **great images of the 'real' variations of the risks ** + __A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm. The risk is the likelihood that someone could be harmed by that hazard together with an indication of how serious the harm could be. The law doesn't require you to eliminate all risk, but you are required to protect your work friends as far as is 'reasonably practicable' and identify possible risks for everyone around.

A hazard can be something easily seen, such as a trailing cable, a worn carpet or exposed wiring. Or it can be something less obvious - a slippery surface, for example.

It can be something general, such as poor lighting. Or it can be something specific to your business, such as the particular hazardous substances you use, lifting heavy equipment, running when there is dangerous equipment lying around etc

When you have identified a hazard in your workplace, tell a superior so they are able to fix it before an injury occurs.

**thanks rebecca** this is a great observation — i wonder if other groups can respond to this with an image what does a risk look like? how do you know something is high risk? does it give you advance warning? see risk assessment —part 3. __


 * James Nelson - Team MJ__**

Workplace safety is an essential part of working, in order to be safe you, and the company, must comply within the rulings the the OHS body states. If not, there can be severe penalties on both parties behalf.

Workplaces (for the most part) will warn you of any dangerous implications and make these quite obvious.... However, there are those that defy these rules :S....



and again...

Soooo, if you're not careful, feel uneasy about lack of safety or just aren't following company procedure then (worst possible case senario) you could wind up like this guy... So be safe.

Team MJ out. I am sure you would be out! OUT of the building if these were some of your 'safer alternatives' thanks JAMES should these your **Risk assessment** guides? HI, MEDIUM and LOW risk assesments +

TEAM TURCI Matthew

these signs are important in the workplace, becasue they idenify the risks that are around you. By following these signs the chances of being hurt or injured are lowered.

keep and eye on these signs and watch out



this sign here points out first aid stations in your workplace, by knowing where these signs are you could help yourself or even others





There are many signs around the workplace and the more you become familiar with them the safer you will be, these signs will only help you if you use your own common sense and instincts with them

=Team RRR? - Patrick= As the video below states, it only takes a second to be safe. It is important to identify risks and put your safety first before completing an unsafe job. =media type="youtube" key="M4svAoq1usM" height="385" width="480"=

I found this video featuring a number of people who didnt identify the risks.

Reference - [] =Patrick Catford= great effort patrick has observed and reflected on the issue of risk, notice how **identifying risk** and **assessing risk** are pretty well interrelated, can you see the risk, assess the risk and where you can you reduce the risk level. Medium to low. high to medium. if a sparking power point is in a studio its high risk so you act to reduce the risk! What would you do? +

=**Nathan Morgan**=

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TO BE CONTINUED........

though these may not actually happen in real life it emphasises that in the workplace, accidents are 100% avoidable just by identifying the risks. nathan superb interpretations of **risk identification**, can we see more comics? they are fantastic + More risk identification RESULT