/ Faculty of Health Sciences,
School of Medicine
Plant/Equipment / Process Risk Assessment:
Disposal of Waste Workplace Chemicals
in Health Sciences Building /
FULL PLANT DESCRIPTION: / Assessed by: / NAME: / Angela Binns / Area Supervisor:
POSITION: / Ass. Manager Support Serv.
RISK ASSESSMENT NO: / RASS#32 / Assessment Date: / 15.07.13 / Review Date: / 15.07.18
or earlier if circumstances change
Plant details (if relevant): / *Associated / cross-reference documents (if relevant):
Location: / Make/Model: / HazSubs RA(s) / SOP:
Serial #: / Asset/EST #: / Plant RA(s) / SSSOP#21

Identified Hazards

/ Risk Assessment / Risk
Rating
(see matrix) p3) / Required Controls
(consider control hierarchy) / Controls
implemented
Hazard Class / Description Prompts / Comment / Consequence
? Fatality-may cause death or loss of facilityMajorInjury-severe injury, illness, facility lossMinorInjury-injury,illness- days off work FirstAid-first aid level treatmentNegligible-no medical treatment / Probability
? Very likely-expected to occur immediately or soonLikely-will probably occur in timePossible-could happen occasionallyUnlikely-Could eventually happen ~a yearHighly unlikely-potential to occur, probably won't / Yes / No
Physical / see physical prompt listNot applicableManual handlingElectrical exposureThermal-hot/cold burns-water,surfaces,fragmentsNoise/vibration due to mechanical actionPressure vessels/systems-explosion/implosionPressure vessels/systems-hazardous subst exposureEntanglement/entrapment by mechanical actionCutting/crushing/striking by mechanical actionCutting/striking-unexpected plant/material shiftSlipping/tripping/falling due to surfacesSlipping/tripping/falling due to structure/designAsphyxiation-fumes,vapours,poor ventilationMaintenance or housekeeping issuesMisuse by untrained/unauthorised person / -Select-FatalityMajor injuryMinor injuryFirst aidNegligible / -Select-Very likelyLikelyPossibleUnlikelyHighly unlikely / -Select-EXTREMEHIGHMEDIUMLOW / Trolley will be used for large volumes, otherwise a windchechester holder
Environment / see environment prompt listNot applicableLightingNoiseVentilationThermal-hot,coldSpace/positionSlip,trip,fall hazardOutdoor work-weather,sun exposure,lightOurdoor work-insect/animal bites/stingsWorking at heights-fallsWorking at heights-psychological injuryConfined spaces-entrapment/asphyxiationConfined spaces-psychological injuryMaintenance or housekeeping issues
Chemical / see chemical prompt listNot applicableHazardous substance-burns-corrosive/thermalHazardous substance-toxic/poisonousHazardous gases/vapours/fumes/dustsChemical, other / -Select-FatalityMajor injuryMinor injuryFirst aidNegligible / -Select-Very likelyLikelyPossibleUnlikelyHighly unlikely / -Select-ExtremeHighMediumLow / Wear all required PPE, be aware of the location of the spill kit, eye wash and emergency services information.
see chemical prompt listNot applicableHazardous substance-burns-corrosive/thermalHazardous substance-toxic/poisonousHazardous gases/vapours/fumes/dustsChemical, other / -Select-FatalityMajor injuryMinor injuryFirst aidNegligible / -Select-Very likelyLikelyPossibleUnlikelyHighly unlikely / -Select-ExtremeHighMediumLow / Wear all required PPE, be aware of the location of the spill kit, eye wash and emergency services information.
see chemical prompt listNot applicableHazardous substance-burns-corrosive/thermalHazardous substance-toxic/poisonousHazardous gases/vapours/fumes/dustsChemical, other / -Select-FatalityMajor injuryMinor injuryFirst aidNegligible / -Select-Very likelyLikelyPossibleUnlikelyHighly unlikely / -Select-ExtremeHighMediumLow / Wear all required PPE, be aware of the location of the spill kit, eye wash and emergency services information.
Biological / see biological prompt listNot applicableExposure to moulds, pathogensExposure to virusesInsect/animal bites/stingsBiological, other
Radiation / see radiation prompt listNot applicableUltraViolet-non-ionising radiationX-rays/gamma-ionising radiationLaser-emitted radiationInfrared radiation
Ergonomic / see ergonomic prompt listNot applicableMachinery designOperator postureWorkstation designSeatingRepetitive body movement / -Select-FatalityMajor injuryMinor injuryFirst aidNegligible / -Select-Very likelyLikelyPossibleUnlikelyHighly unlikely / -Select-ExtremeHighMediumLow / 2 people dispose of waste, one hold the waste cabinet door open, while the other person places the waste inside the cabinet.
Psychosocial / see psychosocial prompt listNot applicableWorkplace relationsStress from lack of training or instructionStress from workplace target demands
Other / All personnel involved in
**All steps identified as “before work commences” in the SOP must be adhered to.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1.  / List any relevant Standards, Regulations, Codes of Practice pertinent to the design and/or safe operation of this plant:
2243.2 safety in laboratories chemical aspects
PPE Standards ClothingAS4602 - High visibility safety garmentsAS4399 - Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and AS6529 - Protective clothing - Protection against AS4503 - Protective clothing - Protection against AS4501 - Occupational protective clothing - GeneraEye ProtectionAS1337 - Eye protectors for industrial applicationFootwearAS2210 - Occupational protective footwear – SpecifGlovesAS2161 - Occupational protective gloves - SelectioAS2225 - Insulating gloves for electrical purposesAS4179 - Single-use sterile surgical rubber glovesAS2161 - Occupational protective gloves - ProtectiHeadwearAS1800 - Occupational protective helmets - SelectiAS1698 - Protective helmets for vehicle usersHearing ProtectionAS1270 - Acoustics - Hearing protectorsAS1269.3 Occupational noise management - Hearing pRespiratorsAS1716 - Respiratory protective devicesAS1715 - Selection, use and maintenance of respira
2.  / Is this plant required to be registered under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations? / X
If YES, is inspection and maintenance information available?
If further action is required, to be completed by: / NAME: / POSITION: / DATE:
3.  / Is the operator of this equipment required to be licenced, certificated or deemed competent? / X
If YES, is relevant documentation available?
If further action is required, to be completed by: / NAME: / POSITION: / DATE:
4.  / Is an operation manual available for this equipment? / X
If further action is required, to be completed by: / NAME: / POSITION: / DATE:
5.  / *Have you identified any hazardous substances used with this equipment? – You must risk assess all associated hazardous substances. / X
If YES, please enter document cross-reference details on page 1.
If further action is required, to be completed by: / NAME: / POSITION: / DATE:
6.  / *Have Safe Operating Procedures and/or Safe Work Procedures been developed for this equipment? / X
If YES, please enter document cross-reference details on page 1.
If further action is required, to be completed by: / NAME: / POSITION: / DATE:
SUMMARY OF RISK:
Review the risk measured, and the controls, then please select the relevant risk summary statement:
A / The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant is not currently significant
B / The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the procedure is significant, however controls are in place that reduce risk to acceptable levels / X
C / The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant is significant. Interim controls are in place to reduce risk to acceptable levels.
Approved by Area Supervisor:
signature / Date

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/ Faculty of Science and Engineering,
School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Plant/Equipment Risk Assessment
Reference Page Only

Definition of Plant:

Any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool and any component, fitting or accessory used in, or in conjunction with them (SafeWork SA).

Assessment Process:

Complete the information overleaf to:

1. Identify the HAZARDS (see Identified Hazards section of risk assessment table)
2. Assess the RISK – the PROBABILITY (likelihood) of an occurrence / 3. And the CONSEQUENCE of the occurrence
Very Likely / Will probably occur immediately or within a short period of time / Fatality / May cause death or loss of facility
Likely / Will probably occur in time / Major / Severe injury or illness or major property damage
Possible / Could happen occasionally / Minor / Injury or illness requiring days off work or minor property damage
Unlikely / Could eventually happen (rare) / First Aid / First aid level treatment
Highly unlikely / Has potential to occur, but probably never will / Negligible / No medical treatment
4. Calculate the overall RISK RATING using the risk matrix
5. Identify the RISK CONTROLS (refer Risk Control Hierarchy) that are already in place or are required to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
6. Review – is the process working effectively to identify hazards and control risk?
Risk Matrix: / CONSEQUENCE / PROBABILITY / Risk Control Hierarchy
Very likely / Likely / Possible / Unlikely / Highly unlikely / Most preferred / Elimination / Is it necessary?
Fatality / Extreme / High / High / High / Medium / Substitution / Is there a less hazardous alternative?
Major injury / High / High / High / Medium / Medium / Isolation / Eg Can the plant be isolated or automated
Minor injury / High / Medium / Medium / Medium / Medium / Engineering / Eg Trolleys to move loads, guards on machinery, fume extraction
First aid / Medium / Medium / Medium / Low / Low / Administration / Eg: Training, Safe Operating/Work Procedure, signage
Negligible / Medium / Medium / Low / Low / Low / Least preferred / PPE-Personal Protective Equipment / Eg: Gloves, respirator, safety glasses, mask

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