SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
Activity/Task:
Drying Cabinet –S.E.M. (Gravity Convection Glassware Drying Cabinet)
SWP No:
Trim No:
Version No:
Date Signed Off:
Approved: Yes / No
RISK IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROLS:
Please include all steps involved in the performance of the task
NOTE: All PPE required must be listed and the minimum PPE for each chemical must be listed as per the relevant SDS.
PROCEDURE STEPS
1.
Scope:
This SWP outlines the safe and correct use of the drying cabinet in Building 715 ( CEW ) at CSU Albury Wodonga campus
2.
Objectives:
To ensure the drying cabinet is used in a safe and correct manner.
To prevent injury to staff.
3.
References:
User’s Manual and operating instruction sheet located on the manuals shelf in the staff/student write up area (bd715 rm175).
Infection Control Policy located in the staff/student write up area (bd715 rm175).
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4.
Timing:
Whenever the drying cabinet is required.
5.
Responsibilities:
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Academic and Technical staff are only to use the drying cabinet after according to this SWP after:
Reading this SWP
Being trained by a competent user
Being assessed as competent by a competent user
Students are not permitted to use the drying cabinet.
6.
In the event of: (emergency or other)
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In the event of an emergency follow Facility guidelines and induction procedures.
In the event of equipment failures please contact the Technical Staff or Facility Manager.
7.
Location:
Bd715 rm162 (Sterilising Room)
8.
Training Requirements:
All users must read and sign off on this SWP, undergo appropriate training and be assessed as competent before using the drying cabinet.
9. Plant and Equipment Details:
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S.E.M. drying cabinet (Gravity Convection Drying Cabinet)
9.
Engineering Details, Certificates, Work Cover Approvals:
Nil
11. Maintenance Requirements:
 Technical staff complete weekly sterilization room maintenance and cleaning schedule: specific to the drying cabinet - wipe out with a damp cloth and check door seals
are intact. When scheduled tasks are complete, sign schedule and file in maintenance folder in the staff/student write up area (bd715 rm175).
 Technical staff complete monthly sterilization room maintenance and cleaning schedule: specific to the drying cabinet complete temperature checks with digital
thermometer to ensure temperature reaches 65-75 ° C. When scheduled tasks are complete, sign schedule and file in maintenance folder in the staff/student write
up area (bd715 rm175).
 Annual electrical test and tag completed by competent technical staff – report lodged in facility maintenance records in the staff/student write up area (bd715 rm175).
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12. Task/Activity Steps:
1: Turn unit on using red on/off switch at front bottom of unit
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Electric shock
Ensure maintenance and testing and tagging is carried out annually
on the beds.
Risk Score: 5
2: Ensure heat setting is set at number 6
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Melting of plastic trays if set too high resulting in burns from picking up
trays.
A line is marked on the unit indicating the optimal heat setting .
Risk Score: 6
3: Place metal instrument trays on lower shelves and place plastic trays on the upper shelves and leave until dry
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Head injury from heavy metal trays hitting staff’s head when loading trays
of instruments
Unit is positioned so that trays are never placed above head height
Risk Score: 6
Trolleys are used when unloading instruments.
Correct footwear ( fully enclosed, impervious) is worn
4: Remove the instrument trays from the dryer cabinet and place on clean bench to the right hand side of drying cabinet and let cool before packaging.
Crush injury if a heavy tray is dropped.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Head injury from heavy metal trays hitting staff’s head when unloading
trays of instruments
Unit is positioned so that trays are never placed above head height
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Risk Score: 6
Trolleys are used when unloading instruments.
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Crush injury if a heavy tray is dropped
Correct footwear ( fully enclosed, impervious) is worn
5: Turn off using red on/off switch at front bottom of unit.
Possible Hazards: NIL
Risk Score: NIL
Safety Controls: NIL
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Assessment dates
Initial assessment date:
Current assessment date:
Reassessment due date:
Assessors:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Michelle Borrett
Kristy Robson
Lauren Blatchford
Duncan Harvey
Paul Tinley
Kylie Kent
Recommendation: (Technical Officer/Supervisor/Manager)
Follow up required: Yes / No
Name:
Date:
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Approval: (Facility Manager, Head of School, Manager University Laboratories)
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Kylie Kent
20/08/2013
Risk Assessment Matrix:
SEVERITY
LIKELIHOOD
How severely could it hurt someone
How likely is it to be that bad?
or
How ill could it make someone?
!!!! Kill or cause permanent
disability or ill health
!!!
Long term illness or serious injury
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Very likely
Could happen at any time
Likely
Could happen sometime
Unlikely
Could happen, but very
rarely
Very unlikely
Could happen, but probably
never will
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
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!!
Medical attention and several days
off work
2
3
4
5
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First aid needed
3
4
5
6
Evaluate the level of risk associated with the hazard identified.
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I have read and understand this Safe Work Procedure:
Name:
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Position/Role:
Signature:
Date:
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