Creative and Technical Offices Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• General housekeeping and studio layout — Assign daily tidy-up slots, keep aisles 1 m clear, and zone storage for heavy or sharp tools at waist level. Label racks, remove trip hazards, and enforce “clear floor” rules around cables, stands and props. Schedule quarterly deep cleans and immediate removal of damaged kit.
• Server/IT rooms and UPS work — Restrict access to trained staff; maintain clearances around racks; secure tiles and keep aisles free. Use clean-agent suppression, heat and leak detection, and tidy patching. Keep only essential storage; test UPS/alarms; and implement lock-out procedures for maintenance.
• Model-making dust — Control sanding/model-making dust with LEV or capture tools; avoid dry sweeping; and use wet wipe or class H vacuums. Store hardwood/MDF off-cuts boxed; restrict CNC times; and provide FFP-rated RPE if needed. Clean benches daily and keep drinks/food out of dusty zones.
• Knives and precision cutting — Issue cut-resistant gloves and metal rulers, require cutting on mats, and ban pulling blades toward the body. Replace dull blades promptly, use covered disposal tins, and store tools capped. Keep hands clear of the line of cut and forbid improvised knives or open drawers as rests.
• Creative DSE and input devices — Provide adjustable chairs, pen-display arms and footrests; set screens at eye height/arm’s length. Issue short setup guides for tablets, encourage micro-breaks and posture changes hourly, rotate mouse/tablet use, and offer eyesight tests and rapid reporting routes for discomfort.