QCA GALLERIES RISK ASSESSMENT
User Type / Category:
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Griffith University Student
☐ Griffith University Staff
☐ External / Other User
Name of Exhibitor/s: _____________________________________________ Title of Exhibition: ___________________________________________
School / Section: Queensland College of Art – XXXXXXX Campus ___ Gallery Space: ______________________________________________
Exhibition period (dates): XXXXXXX to XXXXXXX
Bump In XXXXXXX / Out Dates: XXXXXXX
Exhibition Approved By: __________________________________________ Approval Date: ______________________________________________
Academic/Supervisor: ______________________________ Course Name: XXXXXXX Course Code: XXXXXXX
Prepared by: _____________________________________ Staff/Student No: ___________________ Date Completed: XX/XX/XXXX
Activity: Displaying and installation of artwork for Exhibition
STEP 1.
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H&S courses – Has the person completing this form compete the required online inductions – www.elearn.com.au/gu/START.htm
Basic Workplace Health & Safety (staff & students)
STEP 2.
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Annual Fire Safety Instruction (all users)
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Manual Handling (all users)
Volunteers – Indemnity form (see link below) required for any non Griffith University staff / student
☐ Completed & signed
http://www62.gu.edu.au/policylibrary.nsf/f0f7effb661e93994a256b110083cfc8/f02df8a2000507144a25770d001dc1c1?OpenDocument
STEP 3.
STEP 4.
STEP 5.
STEP 6.
STEP 7.
Activities – consider & list all activities involved in the installation, demount & exhibition period (see RA Details table – column 1)
Hazards – list all potential / reasonable hazards (column 2) that could occur while conducting the listed activities (ref column 1)
Hazard control – list what actions will be done to eliminate and/or reduce the listed hazards (see RA Details table - column 3)
Who is responsible? – assign a name to the person/s responsible for the implementation of the listed hazard reductions
Sign off & submission – sign & submit for review by the QCA Galleries coordinator - cassandra.schultz@griffith.edu.au
(Note: A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm/damage e.g. use of ladders for installation of works/lighting/wires/walls/supports etc;
manual handling/lifting/moving of equipment & artworks; use of all types of electrical equipment, cords, wires, water, chemicals etc associated with
installations & artworks, use/storage of food items/biological material/perishables etc associated with the exhibition)
Form completed by: XXXXXXX
Signature:
Date: XX/XX/XXXX
Form Reviewed by: ____________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________
Name: ________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________
RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS
ACTIVITIES
1. Installation of artwork
Hanging Artwork on the wall:
Frames Canvases and Paper
Media player & LCD screen
Small LCD Screens & media
Players x 3
Sculptural Piece x 1:
HAZARDS
1. Trip Hazards in walkways
Participants are instructed :
1a. To keep walkways clear
1b. Lights are not turned off if participants are
walking around the room
RESPONSIBLE
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
Each participant to comply
2 Mess, spills & equipment damage
in the studio from food or fluid or
flame or art making materials
2a No Food or fluid or flame is to be brought into
the exhibition space
3b To clean up their own work area at the end of
each work session
Working on a ladder at height of
2.2m high – could fall
1. single user on the ladder who will always have
three points of contact with the ladder when
installing work
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
1. participants instructed not to look at the laser
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
6 foot 4 inches high, x 3 foot wide x 10
kilos weight positioned against a wall
2. Installation of artwork and
Lighting for artwork
Hanging Artwork on the wall:
Frames Canvases and Paper
Media player & LCD screen
Small LCD Screens & media
Players x 3
HAZARD CONTROLS
Each participant to comply
Sculptural Piece x 1:
6 foot 4 inches high, x 3 foot wide x 10
kilos weight positioned against a wall
Use of Laser Level
Burn to eyes if participant look at the
laser
Each participant to comply
3 Use of Equipment
Participants unfamiliar with tasks
1. Ensure that all equipment handed out
is returned at the end of the lesson.
2. Identify who is authorised to use the
equipment.
3. Identify the management system in
place for preventing unauthorised use
to ensure that it is removed from
service.
4. Specify any personal protective
equipment that users must wear. –
Fully enclosed shoes must be worn
when installing work.
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
Each participant to comply
ACTIVITIES
4 Using 240 volt powered
equipment
HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
Electrocution or a burn or a minor jolt Brief participants on following
from 240 Volt electrical power to this 1. Ensure all 240v powered equipment is tested &
machine
tagged according to the GU electrical safety
policy
RESPONSIBLE
QCA Technical staff
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
Each participant to comply
2. Ensure operator does a visual inspection on
the power cable on this equipment prior to each
use
5 Storage of materials and artwork Trip, or spill hazards or combustion
from incorrectly stored material and
artwork
1. Equipment and substances stored
appropriately and do not present a
manual handling or trip, slip or fall
hazard.
2. Heavy items stored at the appropriate
level.
3. Flammable liquids (paint, white spirit,
etc kept to a minimum and must not
exceed 50 litres).
4. All highly flammable substances
should be stored in suitably labelled,
lockable metal storage bin or
cupboard designed for the purpose.
5. Rags, cotton waste, polyurethane
foam or similar materials should not
be allowed to accumulate or be
stored near naked flames, very hot
objects or immediately against
electrical equipment.
6.
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
Each participant to comply
ACTIVITIES
6 Exhibition Open to the Public
HAZARDS
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE
General Hazards with
sculptures and artworks
1. To give clear instructions (visual or Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
verbal) that no artwork is to be
Each participant to comply
touched.
2. Make sure all artwork is secured.
3. Have tools on site if any artwork
were to come loose.
7
Drinks Spillage, broken glass
and other dropped food stuff
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
1. To identify the contents.
2. Wipe up the spillage (mop and
Each participant to comply
cleaning utensils will be on site).
3. Use caution with glass and keep
brush pan and broom on site.
4. Keep gloves on site.
5. To keep walkways clear and to alert
everyone that there has been a
spillage by visual signage and
verbal means.
8
Artwork to fall onto a viewer
1. Curator to ensure artwork is hung
safely
2. To keep first aid on site.
3. Have the appropriate emergency
contacts on hand. E.g call 000.
4. Contact a supervisor and security
ext: 7777 or 5552 7777.
Students, staff and the general
public walking around and
through the G14 building and the
Whitebox Gallery
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
Each participant to comply
9
Assault by others
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
1. Have the appropriate emergency
contacts on hand. E.g call 000 and
Each participant to comply
Griffith Security ext: 7777 or 5552
7777
10
Any unknown hazards
Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
1. Have the appropriate emergency
contacts on hand. E.g call 000 and
Each participant to comply
Griffith Security ext: 7777 or 5552
7777.
2. Let security know about the event.
ACTIVITIES
11 All other study related
activities undertaken by the
enrolled student
HAZARDS
Unknown
HAZARD CONTROLS
RESPONSIBLE
All participants instructed to comply with all Griffith Curator (XXXXXXXX) to inform
University - Safe work and study policies
Each participant to comply
You have a legal obligation to:
 comply with instructions relating to workplace
health and safety at Griffith University.
You can also help prevent injuries to yourself and
others by taking some simple precautions. These
include:
 making sure your own work area is tidy and
without trip hazards;
 learning how to set up your workstation and
use your computer safely;
 learning the basics of safe manual handling;
 practicing defensive driving and observing
campus speed limits; and
 managing your stress levels and avoiding
creating stress for others.
Please read and understand:
https://intranet.secure.griffith.edu.au/security-safetyemergency/griffith-safe-well/safe-work-study