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The University of Sheffield
Risk Assessment Form
Reference No: LONE WORKING 3
Environment: Laboratories/Offices/Environment
PERSONS AT RISK : (X ) Employees( ) Contractors ( ) Public ( ) Visitors (X ) Others
Rooms/Archives
Risk: (H) High (M) Medium (L) Low (O) No Risk.
TASK or ACTIVITY:
INITIAL
Working Out-of-Hours
RISK
SIGNIFICANT HAZARD
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
OF HAZARD
RATING
FINAL
RISK
EXISTING CONTROL/PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURES
When working ‘Out-of Hours’ you must register your
presence in the building by signing in at the Porters
Lodge and sign out when you leave. Prior to
commencing work inspect area to check for all escape
routes in the event of a fire.
Unsafe Environment/
Headaches/dizziness/collapse/potential
If an alarm is sounding outside a room do not enter –
Atmosphere
death from entering environment with
alert the appropriate personnel. On entering any room
M/H
bad ventilation/low oxygen levels.
always check that the ventilation is adequate. If you
feel unwell do not continue to work alone.
Tripping
Trips and injury on cables and items
Ensure that lighting is sufficient and check area to
M
stored in unexpected places.
identify any potential tripping hazards.
Chemical/Radiation/
Chemical burns or exposure to
Before entering a Lab take note of the hazards noted on
Biohazard
radiation/biohazards whilst working in
the door and take note of any hazardous work areas.
M
lab.
Do not touch any unidentified spill/material.
Electricity
Electric shock, burns, fire
Only use equipment that has a current PAT testing
M
label. Check cable/plug for damage/liquid spill prior to
use.
Incapacitation
Inability to request help in the event of
Ensure that there is a record of your whereabouts
an accident.
whilst working alone so that you can be checked on if
M
there is cause for concern.
Overall Risk:
Comments: Fire Training should be updated annually; initially by attending a Lecture and thereafter
completed on-line if desired. To work Out-of-Hours an ‘in house’ course (renewable every 3 yrs) must
be attended and passed. When this criteria is fulfilled your UCard will be programmed for access to the
building. Ensure that mobile phone reception is adequate if no phone close to hand.
Additional References, Tasks etc Safety Services guideleines on Lone working.
Other Persons Consulted: Ruth Roberts
Undertaken By: Pam Scholes
Reviewed: July 2013
Revision Date: July 2014
Fire
Smoke inhalation, burns if trapped by
a fire.
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Signature of all personnel who will carry out the Risk assessed. This signature indicates that the person has
read and understood the procedure and risks involved.
Name
Signature
Date
Status