OHS017
OHS Risk Assessment and
Control Form
Risk assessment completed by: Fei Shang
Staff/student number: S9300270
Faculty/Division:
Medicine
Document number
SOMS.GBD RA 004
School/Unit:
School of Medical Sciences
Initial Issue date
18-06-2009
Current version
1.0
Current Version
Issue date 20-04-2010
Next review date
20-04- 2013
For additional information refer to the OHS Risk Assessment and Control Procedure, the OHS Risk Rating Procedure and the Hierarchy of Risk Controls.
Risk Assessment title:: Chemical Spills
Step 1: Identify the activity
Describe the activity:
Spills of Chemicals
Storage and work practices that will prevent spills must always be the primary method of dealing with spills.
Spills cause a hazard at several levels:
1.
2.
The material is a hazardous substance, could be toxic, pathogenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic and any form of ingestion / absorbtion by skin will cause harm.
The substance may be volatile so the danger can spread quickly from the original point of spill (aerosols).
MSDS are located in the room 209B as a risk management procedure.
Describe the location: chemicals are stored in cupboard, toxic, corrosive and flammable cupboard in room 209 and can be used in room 207 and 209.
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Step 2: Identify who may be at risk by the activity
A number of people may be at risk from any activity. This may affect the risk controls needed. These people may include fellow workers, visitors, contractors and the public. The location of the activity
may affect the number of people at risk.
Laboratory staff.
Steps 3 to 7: Identify the hazards, risks, and rate the risks
1. An activity may be divided into tasks. For each task identify the hazards and associated risks.
2. List existing risk controls and determine a risk rating using the UNSW Risk Rating Procedure.
3. Additional risk controls may be required to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Re-rate the risk if additional risk controls used.
Tasks
Hazards
Associated risks
(Step 3)
(Step 4)
Risk rating with existing
controls *
Additional risk controls
required
Risk Rating with
additional controls *
(Step 5)
(Step 6)
(Step 7)
Existing risk controls
C
Manual Handling of
Laboratory chemicals
Spillage of chemicals,
some of which may be
hazardous to the user
and other staff and
students
Being exposed to
chemicals by the skin,
eyes, inhalation and
ingestion
Safe Work Procedures
developed
Laboratory Induction
Personal protective
equipment (lab gowns,
gloves and safety
glasses; masks;
enclosed shoes) use
hood if necessary
3
L
D
R
M
(Apply the hierarchy of
risk controls)
Designated chemical
weigh and storage
areas
C
2
L
D
R
L
Bundage – use of a
secondary container to
contain any spill from
the primary vessel
Bench protector in
chemical weigh areas
Use of contained
disposable weighing
boats
Safety shower and eye
wash installed
Further Laboratory
training in the
handling and
transportation of
chemicals
MSDS are located in
room 209B
* C = consequence
L = likelihood
R = risk rating
from the UNSW Risk Rating Procedure
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Step 8 Documentation and supervisor approval
Completed by: Fei Shang
(signature)
Authorised by: Professor Liz Burcher
(signature)
Date: 28/04/2010
Step 9: Implement the additional risk controls
identified
Indicate briefly what additional risk controls from Step 6 above were implemented, when and by whom.
Risk control: Safe Work Procedures developed
Date:
13-03-2009
Implemented by: Fei Shang
Risk control: Laboratory Training and Induction for all staff/students in ORU/NMRU
Date:
since 03-09
Implemented by: Fei Shang
Risk control: Designated chemical weighing and storage areas
Date:
since 03-09
Implemented by: Fei Shang
Risk control: Bundage – use of a secondary container to contain any spill from the primary vessel
Date:
since 03-09
Implemented by: Fei Shang
Risk control:
Date:
Implemented by:
Step 10: Monitor and review the risk controls
It is important to monitor risk controls and review risk assessments regularly. Review is required when there is a change in the process, relevant legal changes, and where a cause for concern has
arisen. Reviews could be scheduled on an annual basis. If the risk assessment has substantially changed a new risk assessment is warranted.
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Authorised by:
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Documentation
It is a requirement that legal and advisory documentation that supports this risk assessment be listed. Such documentation includes Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice,
where applicable.
NSW OHS Act 2000
NSW OHS Regulation 2001
Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances
AS/NZS 2243.2:2006. Safety in laboratories. Part 2: Chemical aspects
AS/NZS 2161.1:2000 Occupational Protective Gloves – Selection, Use and Maintenance
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UNSW Concise OHS Risk Rating Table
OHS697
What you need to do
1. Consider what can go wrong that can hurt someone
2. Determine what the most likely outcome would be - Consequences
3. Determine how likely those consequences are - Likelihood
4. Calculate the risk rating
5. Required action
How severely could someone be hurt
death or permanent disability to one or more persons
hospital admission required
medical treatment required
first aid required
injuries not requiring first aid
CONSEQUENCES:
Severe
Major
Moderate
Minor
Insignificant
How likely are those consequences?
expected to occur in most circumstances
will probably occur in most circumstances
could occur at some time
is not likely to occur in normal circumstances
may occur only in exceptional circumstances
LIKELIHOOD:
Almost certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare
CONSEQUENCES
Insignificant
1
Minor
2
Moderate
3
Major
4
Severe
5
M
H
H
VH
VH
M
M
H
H
VH
Possible
C
L
M
H
H
VH
Unlikely
D
L
L
M
M
H
Rare
E
L
L
M
M
M
LIKELIHOOD
Almost
certain
A
Likely
B
Risk level
Very high
High
Medium
Low
Required action
Act immediately:
The proposed task or process activity must not proceed. Steps must be taken to lower the risk level to as
low as reasonably practicable using the hierarchy of risk controls.
Act today:
The proposed activity can only proceed, provided that:
(i) the risk level has been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable using the hierarchy of
risk controls;
(ii) the risk controls must include those identified in legislation, Australian Standards, Codes of
Practice etc.
(iii) the risk assessment has been reviewed and approved by the Supervisor and
(iv) a Safe Working Procedure or Safe Work Method has been prepared.
(v) The supervisor must review and document the effectiveness of the implemented risk
controls.
Act this week:
The proposed task or process can proceed, provided that:
(i) the risk level has been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable using the hierarchy of
risk controls;
(ii) the risk assessment has been reviewed and approved by the Supervisor and
(iii) a Safe Working Procedure or Safe Work Method has been prepared.
Act this month:
Managed by local documented routine procedures which must include application of the hierarchy of
controls.
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UNSW Concise OHS Risk Rating Table
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