Thursday, March 5, 2009

Hazards in our work area..

- Computers:
Screens:
Eye sight loss from long hours of use - 8/10
CPU: Could fall easily - 5/10
CTS: Repetition can cause CTS - 10/10
CPU Overheating: If CPU is left on over the weekend it could be a potential fire hazard - 6/10

-Loose objects:
Poles: Useless objects like the poles in the corner can easily be knocked over. - 6/10
TV Tray: TV Tray has wheels and sharp edges and is in the way. 7/10

-Emergency:
Exit: No emergency exits in case of fire if the main door is burning. 9/10
Exit plan: No visible emergency exit plan in the room. 9/10
Fire extinguisher: No fire extinguisher in the room at all. 10/10

-Tripping on objects:
Wires: CPU and LAN wires are in position in some parts of the room to be tripped over like near the closet CPU to the door. [Wires face person near it] 6/10
Bags: Peoples bags all over the floor can cause people to trip over and hit objects such as tables or fall on another student hurting them. 8/10

-Chairs:
Sitting right: If you don't sit right for long hours it will destroy your body in the long run. 7/10
Wheels: Chairs have wheels which make them dangerous when people race around on them. 7/10
Standing on Chairs: You can not stand on these chairs cause they have wheels, so trying to get something from a high place is a no no. 8/10

-Windows:
Natural Light: No natural light (Not enough), we need our Vitamin D from Sunlight. 4/10
Open windows: No open windows/Fresh air is needed for effective work. 5/10

-Horseplay:
Males: With the amount of males in this class room horseplay is bound to happen and they can hit things like tables, chairs, CPU's, TV tray, poles, white board wall which is movable. 9/10