DKIT School of Nursing and Applied Science Chemical Agents Risk Assessment.
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1. Location:
2. Assessment carried out by:
3. Date: _
4. Short description of the process involving the use of the chemical(s)
- Preparation for laboratory practical 
- Laboratory practical 
- 4th year project 
- Postgraduate research 
5. Hazardous Chemical Agents to be used
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Safety Data Sheets will be submitted.
Amount
Physical Form
6. Person Exposed to Risk
 Students
 Employees
 Public
 Contractors
 Visitors
7. Indicate Hazard Classification (for all chemicals used)
Explosive:
Oxidising: □
Extremely Flammable: □
Highly Flammable:
Flammable:
Very Toxic:
Harmful:
Irritant:
Sensitiser:
Corrosive:
Carcinogen:
Mutagen:
Teratogen:
Toxic:
Hazardous to the environment:
8. Potential routes of exposure
Inhalation:

Skin Contact: 
Ingestion: 
Sharps: □
9. Control measures to ensure safe use of chemicals
9.1. PPE Required: Lab Coat:
Face Shield: 
Safety Glasses: 
Gloves:  (indicate type): Nitrile
Safety Goggles: 
Other: (give details)_________
9.2. Engineering Controls: Fume Hood: Local exhaust ventilation
9.3. Emergency Response; SDS submitted
(a)Fire (consult relevant SDS for further information)
(b)First Aid (consult relevant SDS for further information)
An SDS must accompany all victims of exposure when seeking medical advice. Always consult
an SDS following an exposure to a hazardous agent.
(c)Spill Response (consult relevant SDS for further information)
9.4. Further Risk Control Measures required
There will be no dangerous procedure undertaken during the project. PPE and laboratory
guidelines will be adhered to at all times. The fume hood will be used for hazardous chemical.
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isolation of ignition sources;
N/A

use of warning signage;
N/A

the use of additional safety equipment;
N/A

implementation of safe handling ,
N/A

transport and storage arrangements;
N/A

availability of appropriate first aid equipment / antidotes,
N/A
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exclusion zones
N/A
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no lone working
N/A
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overnight experiment permission
N/A
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information to contractors servicing or repairing equipment
N/A
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information to cleaners
N/A

other(describe)
N/A
Initial Risk Rating (without any control measures)
Probability
x Severity
KEY
PROBABILITY
SEVERITY
Probable 3
Critical
3
Possible 2
Serious
2
Unlikely 1
Minor
1
Risk Factor = Probability x Severity
= Risk
Factor
RISK FACTOR
1-3 Low Risk
4
Medium Risk
6-9 High Risk
Risk Reduction Rating (after controls introduced)
Probability
x Severity
= Risk
Factor