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Find it, Fix it

How does Find it, Fix it work.

Running Find it, Fix it

  1. Copy the executable file that you have downloaded into an empty directory and run it. The executable file will decompress the demo to the current directory.
  2. Double-click on the Find it, Fix it icon and the program will start.

This program is designed to be run from Windows in a screen mode showing 256 colours or greater.

What does Find it, Fix it do.

Find it, Fix it is designed to help develop the concepts underpinning the risk assessment process. It clearly separates into three stages:

identify:

here the hazard (e.g. knife, chip pan) is spotted by a simple point and click;

assess:

the user simply answers the question, 'What could happen', a selection is made from a menu (e.g. cut, burn);

control:

a control method is chosen to be applied to the risk (e.g. put away, watch over).

Program structure

Once in a room the user chooses between assess and control.

In the assess mode the first task is to identify the hazard by simply pointing and clicking. When a hazard has been identified the program zooms in. From a menu, the user assesses the likely injuries (e.g. cut, burn) from a menu. When this has been done correctly the program zooms out and the hazard has been removed.

In the control mode, first a control method has to be selected. Once this has been done the user applies it to a hazard by pointing and clicking. If the control is appropriate to the risk the hazard presents, then a short animation shows the control being applied.

The Program Control Buttons

choose

Control button
Allows you to select a control method (only present in control mode).

info

Information button
Provides online information and statistics.

go back

Go back button
Returns you to a previously visited screen - based on where you are in the program.

score

Progress button
Shows your progress through the program.

The full program has a set of worksheets and a detailed manual.

References

HSE publications:
5 steps to risk assessment HSE IND(G)163L - Guidance on risk assessment. Published by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) HSE Books: 01787 881165.

CAPT publications:
The Risk Pack - A teachers resource to help children assess and manage risk. Designed for Key Stage 2, published by

Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), 18 - 20 Farringdon Lane, London EC1R 3AU.

RoSPA publications:
Further Ahead - Risks (SE 300) - Student activities supported with photocopiable information and worksheets providing a structured and developmental safety education programme.
Together Safely (SE 305) - Developing a whole school approach to health and safety. This training resource contains guidance and practical activities on developing whole school approach to health and safety enabling young people to develop safety skills, knowledge and understanding that are transferable into any situation.

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Last updated 1st July 2005