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Photocopy Room Workbenches

Issue	Hazard	Solution	Check it
Inadequate space	Photocopy room is too small to accommodate equipment and allow for work to be performed. Workbench space insufficient or unsuitable for work tasks.	Provide a workbench or table with a working surface which is large enough and at the correct height for efficient and ergonomically correct use for assembly, collation, binding and drilling of multiple copies of photocopied documents. Remove any non-essential equipment to allow increased workspace on workbench.
Housekeeping	Discarded materials and waste left by an earlier user.	Include workbench in HS checklist for regular inspection. Provide bin for disposal of waste materials. Post signs to remind users to clear up after use.
Inadequate storage for consumables	Inadequate storage for range and volume of photocopy papers and other consumable materials required on a regular basis.	Identify and list all consumable materials needed in the photocopy room and establish inventory levels to be maintained for these. Provide enclosed storage for soilable materials adjacent to / underneath photocopier. Provide shelf storage for non-soilable materials adjacent to / above workbench. Label storage positions to ensure storage plan is able to be monitored and maintained.
Electrically powered machines	Electric machines left switched on after use. (eg. electric hole drilling machine)	Select tools which have a warning lamp fitted. Apply sticker to tools reminding users to switch off at wall socket when finished.

Further Information

Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994 Part 5: Manual Handling

Comcare Guidance Material
OHS Book 1 - Officewise

Other Guidance Material
ASCC Index of National Standards, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes

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