Risk Assessment Form s2
Cost Centre: Health Sciences School of Medicine / Department: Medical Biotechnology / Location: Laboratories in Dept Biotechnology / Area Supervisors:
Angela Binns & Barbara Kupke
Plant / Equipment / Procedure:
Shaker / Compiled by: Barbara Kupke / Date: / 15.07.13
Probability - Risk Factors → / Consequence (cons) - Risk Factors → / Risk Assessment
Very Likely (V) / Probably occur immediately or within a short period of time / Fatality (F) / May cause death or loss of facility / Probability
V / L / U / H
Likely (L) / Probably occur in time / Major (M) / Severe injury or illness or major property damage / Cons. / Fatality / H / H / H / M
Major
(M) / H / H / M / M
Unlikely (U) / Could eventually happen / Minor (m) / Minor (usually reversible) injury or illness resulting in days off work or minor property damage / Minor
(m) / H / M / M / L
Negligible / M / M / L / L
Highly Unlikely (H) / Has potential to occur, but probably never will occur / Negligible (N) / Minor injury, possible first aid / Remember to Consider
Equipment / Plant
Environment
Worker Competency
Item / Hazard / P / C / RA / Control / Action by / Date
1 / Breaking glass or spillage / L / N / M / · Platform to be kept clear of all objects
· Objects on platform to be placed carefully in a stable position / Barbara Kupke / 27/3/07
2 / Microbial material / U / m / M / · Care to be taken when manoeuvring flasks containing microbial material
· PPE including gloves to be worn / Barbara Kupke / 27/3/07
3 / Electric Shock / U / M / M / · Equipment serviced by Biomedical Engineering.
· All electrical items are tested and tagged by Testel as required. / Environmental Services / 2006