University of Adelaide

School of Mechanical Engineering

RISK ASSESSMENT

A PROCEDURE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT ON PROPOSED OR EXISTING HAZARDOUS PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST

Project TitleProject SupervisorProject DesignerDateThis checklist is designed to assess whether a RISK ASSESSMENT is required. If the project designer answers yes to ANY of the following questions, a risk assessment IS required. If the project designer answers no to ALL of the following questions, a risk assessment is NOT required. Does the project involve any of the following; YES
Hazardous substances (Eg. chemicals, poisons, flammable liquids, gases or solids, compressed gases, explosives, harmful, infectious or radioactive substances, corrosives, microbial material) High or very low temperature parts, processes or substances (Eg. liquid nitrogen, dry ice, compressed CO2, hot ovens, steam, burning or reacting fuels or chemicals, flames, hot liquids) Moving or high energy parts (Eg. rotating machines, pulleys, blades, paddles or wheels) Electrical hazards (Eg. motors, pumps, switches, control equipment, extension cords) High pressure or vacuum (Eg. compressed air or liquids, pumps, compressors or blowers, steam, pressure vessels) Emissions or wastes (Eg. emissions of mists, gases, smells, fumes or dusts, hazardous wastes, chemicals, liquids, microbial material, hot air, liquid or steam) Ergonomic hazards (Eg. lifting or bending with heavy loads, access to high places, work in a restricted space) Lasers or other high energy radiators (Eg. spectrophotometres, U.V., Xray, I.R. or other E.M. radiators) Sharps (Eg syringe needles, Pasteur pipettes, knives, blades or sharp instruments) Remote, isolated or after hours work, field work, work in a confined space (Eg. tanks or sealed rooms), work involving long (> 8 hour) shifts (not office or computer work) Work involving existing hazardous plant, substances or procedures. (Eg. cranes, ropes, wires) Excessive or loud noise Special emergency procedures for dealing with evacuation, loss of power or services, fire, chemical spill or flood

NO

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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS

1. The Context: 2. Identify Risks Brainstorm ideas and group under appropriate risk headings. Consider the effects on people (staff, students and other people), information, physical assets and finances, reputation. Write the final list onto the table (risk assessment summary). 3. Analyse Risks Determine consequences and likelihood of each risk. Write these items onto the table next to each risk. Consequences Level Descriptor Insignificant 1 Minor 2 Moderate 3 Major 4 Catastrophic 5 Likelihood Level Descriptor Almost certain A Likely B Possible C Unlikely D Rare E

4. Evaluate Risks Use the grid below to identify the level of risk. If you are not happy with the level of risk then proceed to step 5. Consequences LIKELIHOOD A-almost certain B-likely C-possible D-unlikely E-rare Insignificant 1 High Moderate Low Low Low Minor 2 High High Moderate Low Low Moderate 3 Extreme High High Moderate Moderate Major 4 Extreme Extreme Extreme High High Catastrophic 5 Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme High

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5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls Identify what happens already to manage the risks and consider how well these strategies are working (good, adequate, variable). How does this effect the level of risk? Fill these items in on the table. If you are not happy with the level of risk at this stage proceed to step 6. 6. Further risk treatments and opportunities for improvement What actions are needed to bring risks to an acceptable level (these actions are incorporated into other planning processes and include responsibilities, resources and timelines)? What opportunities are there for improvement? Write these onto the table. 7. Communicate and consult, monitor and review should be incorporated throughout the process. 8. Review the assessment on a regular basis. File the documentation.

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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Plant/Equipment: Conducted By: Date: Issue No. Review date:

2. Identify Risks
Risk (people, information, physical assets and finances, reputation)

3. Analyse Risks 4. Evaluate Risks

Consequence Likelihood Risk level

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

What we are doing now to manage this risk. Effectiveness of our strategies New risk level

6. Further Risk Treatments

Further action needed Opportunities for improvement

The RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY provides documentation of efficient management practice. File appropriately.

File Location:

Date of Review:

Approved: