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The Accessing Archives Or Storage Areas With Congested Files Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips and trips
- Manual handling injuries
- 2. Accessing Archive Room
- Falls from ladder
- Encountering asbestos
- 3. Identifying Required Files
- Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive tasks
- Eye strain
- 4. Retrieving Files
- Falls from stepping on files
- Carrying heavy loads
- 5. Opening/ Closing archive compartments
- Finger or hand injuries when closing files
- muscle strain
- 6. Reviewing files
- Mental stress
- Eye strain from poor lighting
- 7. Re-filing accessed files
- Manual handling injuries
- Ladder falls
- 8. Exiting archive room
- Accidental lock-ins
- Slips due to clutter
- 9. Report any hazards or incidents
- Hazards not reported in a timely manner
- human error
- 10. Clear up after accessing archives
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- Disposal of sharp items incorrectly
- 11. Manual Material Handling
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Cuts and bruises
- 12. Maintain archive storage area cleanliness
- Exposure to dust/allergens
- Falling objects
- 13. Fire Safety
- Fire hazard due to improper storage of flammable material
- Lack of proper evacuation process
- 14. Periodical checks on the quality of stored materials
- Degradation of material leading to health hazard
- Insect infestations
- 15. Safe working practices training
- Miscommunication
- Inconsistent practices and procedures
- 16. Handling emergency
- Rush leading to accidents
- Insufficient first aid provision
- 17. Maintain air quality in storage areas
- Poor ventilation leading to respiratory issues
- Build up of toxic fumes
- 18. Use of equipment for accessing files (if applicable)
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate training in using the equipment
- 19. Managing stress and fatigue
- Mental stress from overwork
- Physical injuries due to fatigue
- 20. Periodic assessment and review of access procedures
- Non-compliance with revised procedures
- Inadequate monitoring and enforcement of rules