Also, under the DDA it is sensible to look at such things as, are there steps, and, if so, is the lighting suitable for people with visual impairments. You can not wait until the fact that someone who is visually impaired falls down. In a lab, are chemicals at such a height that someoe in a wheelchair may be at risk if they have to use them?
Tony
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of EA Draffan
Sent: 03 November 2004 12:20
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Subject: risk assessments
I really do agree with Imogen and this may not be relevant but it is usual to assess the risk of an environment or occasion and not the people involved - so with motor sport it is whether the barricades are strong enough to prevent the spectators from being killed. In a lab it is whether there are enough goggles and gloves to protect the students and the equipment is functioning correctly so the risk of an accident is minimalised.
The government provide some guidelines under health and safety website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/raindex.htm and university ones can be found at http://www.safety.ed.ac.uk/safenet/risk_assess/
Best wishes E.A.
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