Workplace Risk Scenarios

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⚠️ Part 1: Identifying Workplace Risks

1. You notice a colleague lifting heavy boxes without bending their knees. What is the main risk?

Back injury

Arm strain

Foot injury

Eye strain

2. There's a spill of water near the photocopier that hasn't been cleaned up. What should you do?

Walk around it carefully

Clean it up immediately and put up a warning sign

Tell someone else about it later

Ignore it as it's not your responsibility

3. Which of these are fire hazards in an office? (Select all that apply)

Overloaded electrical sockets

Blocked fire exits

Papers stored near heaters

Clean desk surfaces

4. A delivery driver is unloading boxes in the car park during rush hour. What risks are present?

Vehicle collision with pedestrians

Noise pollution only

No significant risks

Weather-related risks only

5. You're working late and notice the office lighting is quite dim. This could lead to:

Eye strain and headaches

Better concentration

Reduced electricity costs

No health effects

🔍 Part 2: Risk Assessment Scenarios

6. Scenario: Kitchen staff are preparing meals during a busy lunch period. The floor becomes wet from washing up, and staff are rushing between stations.

Identify the main risk: _________________________________

Suggest one control measure: _________________________________

7. Scenario: Office workers are experiencing neck and shoulder pain after long hours at their computers. The chairs are old and monitors are positioned too low.

8. Scenario: A warehouse worker is using a forklift truck in an area where pedestrians frequently walk to access the staff room.

What immediate action should be taken?

9. Scenario: During winter months, the car park entrance becomes icy, and several staff members have slipped while walking to the building.

List two preventive measures the employer should implement:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

10. Scenario: A retail worker is asked to change a light bulb on a high ceiling using a wobbly stepladder while the shop is still open to customers.

Identify three safety concerns in this situation: