SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
Activity/Task:
Working Outside Regular Hours in the FSc Facilities on the Albury Wodonga Campus
SWP No:
Trim No:
Version No:
Date Signed Off:
Approved: Yes
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 procedure for accessing the FSc Facilities on the Albury-Wodonga Campus outside regular working hours.
2.
Definitions:
FSc Facilities on the Albury-Wodonga Campus: includes all laboratories and specialist spaces in buildings 666, 667 & 669 on the Albury-Wodonga Campus. Does not
include the offices located in building 666.
Regular Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-6pm
Trained University Response Workers: includes first aid officers, security, building wardens, emergency response team.
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Objectives:
Mitigate risk of working outside regular hours in the FSc Facilities on the Albury-Wodonga Campus during times when trained University response workers are not
available.
1.
References:
FSc Working After Hours or Alone Procedure
2.
Timing: Outside regular working hours - Monday – Friday 8am-6pm.
3.
Responsibilities:
All workers

Ensure all work being undertaken outside of regular working hours cannot be completed during regular work hours and, has been risk assessed and
approved.

Notify the Facility Manager and /or the relevant School’s Senior Technical Officer at least three days before commencing any work outside of normal
working hours. This requirement can be covered in advance through the project risk assessment.

Only undertake work approved through the risk assessment process.

Never undertake high risk procedures/experiments outside regular work hours.
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Sign in/out of the Working Outside of Regular Hours Register located:
Bd 666 – Level 1 on top of the student lockers in the foyer.
Level 2 on top of the staff pigeon holes adjacent the tech office.
Bd 667 – Room 117 with the risk management paperwork.
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Room 101 with risk management paperwork.
Bd 669 – In the main office area on the front desk.
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Notify security (ext ‘400’ or 0260 519 888) on entering the facility, state your location and estimated time of departure. Notify security (ext ‘400’ or 0260
519 888) on departure.
7. Location: Buildings 666, 667 & 669
8. Training Requirements:

All appropriate inductions.

Only work consistent with approved SWPs/RAs is to be undertaken.
9. Plant and Equipment Details: Dependent upon the work being undertaken.
10. Engineering Details, Certificates, Work Cover Approvals: Nil
11. Maintenance Requirements: Maintained through the facilities maintenance and compliance schedules.
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12. Task/Activity Steps:
1: Complete appropriate risk assessment- include a section explaining why working outside regular hours is essential and detail safety controls.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Unnecessary and / or unsafe work outside of normal hours approved.
Risk Assessment assessed by appropriate staff ensuring work outside
regular hours is required and safety controls are appropriate.
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Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Access granted without completing appropriate inductions
Access is only granted by the Facility Manager after all activities have
been risk assessed and all inductions completed.
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2: Complete all appropriate inductions.
3: Facility Manager programs access card proving entry only to approved areas.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Access granted without completing appropriate inductions
Access is only granted by the Facility Manager after all activities have
been risk assessed and all inductions completed.
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4: Notify the appropriate School’s Senior Technical Officer and/or the Facility Manager at least three working days before commencing any work outside of normal
working hours. This requirement can be covered in advance through the project risk assessment.
Possible Hazards: Nil
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
5: On arrival sign into the working outside regular hours register and notify security (ext ‘400’ or 0260 519 888), state location and estimated time of departure.
Possible Hazards: Nil
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
6: Before departing ensure all doors and windows are locked, sign out of the working outside regular hours register and notify security (ext ‘400’ or 0260 519 888)
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you are leaving the facility.
Possible Hazards: Nil
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Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE:
Assessment dates
Initial assessment date: Nov 2012
Current assessment date:
Reassessment due date:
Assessors:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Kylie Kent
Matthew Gill
Cherryl Kolbe
Recommendation: (Technical Officer/Supervisor/Manager)
Follow up required: No
Name:
Date:
Signature:
Kylie Kent
Approval: (Facility Manager, Head of School, Manager University Laboratories)
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Kylie Kylie
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Risk Assessment Matrix:
Evaluate the level of risk associated with the hazard identified.
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
++
+
-
--
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
!!!
Long term illness or serious injury
1
2
3
4
!!
Medical attention and several days
off work
2
3
4
5
!
First aid needed
3
4
5
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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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