Task 1 Safe working practices in a business environment

Understand how safe working practices are applied in a business environment

V 1.0 30-10-10

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ScenarioDownloadable Tunes want you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on Safe Working Practices when using ICTThis involves using the internet to1. identify a safe working measure used:– 1P1 to protect health– 1P2 to protect physical safety – 1P3 to protect files from loss– 1P4 to protect files from unauthorised access and– 1M5 to protect files from modification (Merit only)

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger a measure is designed to addresses

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Understand how safe working practices are applied in a business environment

1P1: protecting health1. Use the internet to research ONE measure used to protect

health when using IT in a business eg:– ergonomic designs of equipment and furniture– positioning of equipment – posture – taking regular breaks/ change of activity – eye sight checks – health and safety training

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger to health a measure is designed to addresses

3. Describe how the measure can reduce riskTip: annotate images to show potential dangers and/or how a safe working practice can reduce risk. Expalin why is it important to do these things.

1P2: protecting physical safety1. Use the internet to research ONE measure used to protect

safety when using IT in a business eg:– trip hazards eg trailing cables – electrical safety: electrical checks (PAT); no water by machines; not

overloading sockets – safely positioning equipment to avoid falls – observing health and safety rules – health and safety training

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger to physical safety a measure is designed to addresses

3. Describe how the measure can reduce riskTip: annotate images to show potential dangers and/or how a safe working practice can reduce risk

1P3: protecting files from loss1. Use the internet to research ONE measure used to

protect files from loss when using IT in a business eg:– backup strategies: files to backup; frequency;

destination/medium; storage – organising files: folder structure; meaningful file and folder

names

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger to files a measure is designed to addresses eg hard disc failure, virus attack or accidental deletion

3. Describe how the measure can reduce risk

1P4 unauthorised access protection1. Use the internet to research ONE measure used to

protect files from unauthorised access eg:– setting a password to open – choosing a strong password

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger from unauthorised access the measure is designed to addresses eg ensuring the safety of files

3. Describe how the measure can reduce risk

You have1. Explained ONE measure that protects a) health b)

physical safety c) file loss d) against unauthorised access

2. Given reasons for each of the measures you have explained.

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MOVING UP TO A MERIT

1M1 to 1M41M1 to 1M4: dive detailed explanations of each measure you have explained1M1-1M3 you have to describe at least TWO measures for • 1M1 protecting health • 1M2 protecting physical safety • 1M3 File protecting files from loss1M4 only needs one measure described

1M4 unauthorised access protection1. Use the internet to research ONE measure used to

protect files from modification eg:– setting a password to modify password

2. Give an example that explains the potential danger from unauthorised access the measure is designed to addresses eg colleagues editing files without permission

3. Describe how the measure can reduce risk