We evaluate and review risks to our staff and learners regularly

(Physical) health & safety risk assessment

Current, ongoing & emerging issues

Location: Training studio, Barham Close Bromley Kent BR2

Description: IT suite

Date: This risk assessment 12th May 2023

Risk To whom? Controls in place Adequate? Recommend
Covid-19 infection diagnosis declaration Staff and students Parents required to submit declaration that there has been no infection or diagnosis in their bubble within 14 days of start/on-programme Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection keyboards and mice Staff and students Deep clean before and after each session Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection toilet Staff and students Deep clean before and after each session Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection proximity Staff and students Socially distanced unused workstation place between students Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection aerosol transmission Staff and students Face-mask compulsorary for staff, option for students Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection hands hygiene Staff and students Sanitise before each session Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection food and drinks Students Students required to supply their own refreshments Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Covid-19 infection from student interaction Staff and students Students required to stay at their workstations, request toilet visits Yes/in review Review 1/10/2023
Tutor workstation trolley leads trip hazard. Staff Cable tied Yes Trolley should not be moved, only rotated
Computer inter-connections, electrocution, trip hazards. Staff and students Circuit breakers, trip fuses, all cables secured away from accidental trip and damage. Yes None.
Fire Staff and students Learner inset at course start, smoke detector alarms, exit to rear and front. Yes None
Portable fans. Risk of trailing leads. Staff and students No trailing leads in access areas. Yes None
All studios, electrical equipment electrocution Staff and students Staff and student H&S inset. Faulty equipment reported in fault books and moved to maintenance area. Yes None
Computer screen glare from windows Staff and students New blinds and curtains on windows Yes None
Computer hygiene on all computers Staff and students Antic bacterial mouse mats. Wet wipes available. Course induction inset Q&A. Yes None
Workstation headphones. Risk of transmitted infection and hearing damage. Staff and students Course induction inset Q&A. Learners are asked to bring their own headphones. Yes None
Excessive heat in studios during summer months Teachers & learner Cold drinking water available. French windows can be opened. Air conditioners and fans installed where appropriate. Yes None
Computer monitors set to too high a resolution. Staff and students Computer inset. System preferences practical. Students warned of dangers. Yes None