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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Risk Assessment No.
Reference to SOP No.
List identified hazards and detail measures taken to address the hazards:
Cost Centre
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department
Plant/equipment/
procedure
Disinfection and cleaning
Assessed by
Identified Hazards
No.
Description
Flinders NT
Location
Nhulunbuy
Area
Supervisor
Date
17 October 2014
Review Date
Risk Assessment
Consequences
Likelihood
Controls
implemented
Hazard Controls
Risk
Measure
Control measures
(see matrix)
1
Inhalation of fumes from chemicals
Minor injury
Unlikely
Low
2
Slipping on wet floor
Minor injury
Possible
Low
3
Spread of infection due to poor disinfection techniques on hard
surfaces
Major injury
Unlikely
Low
4
Injury while performing mopping or wiping benches
Minor injury
Possible
Low
5
Injury from a Chemical spill
Major injury
Unlikely
Low
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- Use appropriate PPE
- Use liquid chemical formulas
instead of aerosols
- Use a squirt bottle to distribute
cleaning chemical on benches
instead of spray bottles which
avoids a fine mist
-Use wet floor signs during
mopping
-Wear non-slip shoes
- Implement a SWMS and correct
training procedures to ensure safe
practices are followed
-Follow manufacturers instructions
for disinfection
- Implement a SWMS which
includes advice on appropriate
hand hygiene
-Wipe the benches from both sides
to minimise bending
-Mop a small area in front of the
person mopping and then move to
the next section rather than
bending or flexing the body
-If you cannot wipe form both sides,
wipe from the back to the front to
minimise chemical contact
-Buy smaller quantities from the
supplier
-If pouring chemicals into a smaller
container, store the chemicals on a
bench with a tap fitted from the
large container
-Use appropriate PPE such as
gloves, laboratory coat, safety
glasses and boots
Who is
responsible
By when
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Yes
No
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Spread of infection due to poor hand hygiene
Minor injury
Possible
Medium
-Select-
-Select-
Low
-Select-
-Select-
Low
- Implement a SWMS which
includes advice on appropriate
hand hygiene
- Completion of a hand hygiene
certificate
Position signs above all hand
washing sinks with instructions from
the World Health Organisation on
proper hand hygiene
- Installation of appropriate hand
wash facilities, including soaps and
alcohol based hand rubs
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SUMMARY OF RISK – Review the risk measured, and the controls, then please select the relevant risk summary statement:
A
The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is not currently significant
B
The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is significant. However controls are in place that reduce risk to acceptable levels
C
The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is significant. Interim controls are in place to reduce risk to acceptable levels.
Approved by Supervisor:
Date:
REVIEW OF CONTROL MEASURES
Control measures are effective – yes
Date reviewed:
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*no
(*If no, you must do another Risk Assessment.)
Signed:
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HOW TO ACCESS THE RISK
Step A - Consider the consequences
For each hazard, consider the consequences if
something happens. Consider what could
reasonably have happened, as well as what
actually happened (if there was an
accident/incident). Look at the descriptions
below and choose the most suitable
consequence
Step B - Consider the likelihood
How likely is it that something will happen as a
result of the hazard?
Consequence
Fatality
Description
May cause death and/or
severe irreversible disability,
and/or permanent ill health
Severe injury or illness
Likelihood
Very likely
Likely
Will probably occur in time
Minor (usually reversible) injury
or illness resulting in days off
work
First aid level medical
treatment
No treatment required
Possible
Might occur in the next few
months
Unlikely
Could happen, but only rarely
Highly
unlikely
Has the potential to occur, but
probably never will
Major
Minor
First Aid
Negligible
Step C – Calculate the Risk Level
1. Take the Step A rating and select the correct line
2. Take the Step B rating and select the correct column
3. Circle the risk level where the two ratings cross in the matrix below
Look at the descriptions below and choose the
most suitable Likelihood
Description
Will probably occur immediately
or within a short period of time
Risk level =
Risk Matrix
Likelihood
Consequence
Very likely
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Highly
unlikely
Fatality
Extreme
High
High
High
Medium
Major injury
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Minor injury
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
First aid
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Negligible
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low
Control Hierarchy
Forms of Hazard
Physical
Chemical
Ergonomic
Radiation
Psychological
Biological
Sources
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Mechanical action, impact, electrical exposure, heat/cold, noise, vibration,
explosion, lifting, manual handling, etc.
Corrosive liquid, toxic gases, noxious fumes etc.
Height of workbench, design of chair, set-up of a work station, manual handling
etc.
x-ray machine, infrared beams etc.
Stress from using equipment without proper training or instruction, interpersonal
conflict
Sharps, specimen containers carrying infected material, viruses from A/C
system
Environment
Substances
Equipment/plant
Elimination
Is it necessary
Substitution
Is there a less hazardous alternative
Isolation
Eg Restrict access, use in a closed container, fume cabinet
Engineering
Eg Trolleys to move loads, guards on machinery, Fume
cupboard
Administration
PPE - Personal
Protective Equipment
Eg: Training, Safe Work Procedure, signage
Eg: Gloves, respirator, safety glasses
Work systems
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