Library

Risk of:

• Pain in neck, back or arms.
• Musculoskeletal disorders such as carpel tunnel syndrome.

Possible causes:

• Use of computers.
• Over reaching or stretching to obtain books.

Risk of:

• Burns.
• Electric shock.
• Death.
• Fire.

Possible causes:

• Overloaded sockets.
• Faulty electrics or insulation.
• Taped cables.

Risk of:

• Burns.
• Smoke inhalation.
• Death.

Possible causes:

• Faulty equipment e.g. overheating.
• Overloaded sockets.
• Blocked fire exits.

Risk of:

• Allergies.
• Skin infections.
• Eye irritation.
• Breathing problems.

Possible causes:

• Exposure to dusts, moulds or airborne toxic substances.
• Poor maintenance of ventilation system.

Risk of:

• Musculoskeletal disorders.

Possible causes:

• Lifting too heavy items.
• Over reaching or stretching.
• Lack of mechanical aids.

Risk of:

• Annoyance.
• Distraction.
• Stress.

Possible causes:

• Noisy equipment such as photocopiers, ventilation system.
• People talking.

Risk of:

• Minor injuries such as cuts to major injuries such as broken bones, concussion and even death.

Possible causes:

• Trailing cables.
• Worn or torn flooring.

Risk of:

• Fall resulting in physical injury.

Possible causes:

• Lack of or inappropriate access equipment.
• Climbing up shelving to reach books.

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