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Vettor
Approver
This RA is for the construction of the prototype to CP5070 Chemical Product Design Send Notification to
and Development module.
I confirm that the Risk Assessment has been done in consultation with all staff listed above.
I confirm that the information provided is correct and shall communicate the following Risk Assessment information to all stakeholders involved in the Activities/Processes listed below.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
No.
RISK CONTROL
Activity
Hazards
Risks
Severity
Physical Hazards
(Sharp edges/ there is
chances of breaking)
Physical Injury
Administration Controls:
Minor
1.Students should avoid touching the edge
of the mirror
Likelihood
Risk Level
Additional Control
Rare
Low (2)
nil
Action Officer,
Designation
(Follow-Up Date)
nil
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Engineering Controls:
1. Laboratory hot plate has temperature
control and power cut off to prevent
overheating.
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
Administrative Controls:
1. Lecturer to conduct safe briefing to
students before conduct of activity.
2. A light is lit when heating is in progress
as an alert signal for students.
3. First aid kit is available in the lab.
4. TSOs are trained first aiders.
5. Do not operate electrical switches with
wet hands.
6. Switch off main electrical power when
not in use.
7. Supervisor to brief the students on the
safe equipment operating procedures.
PPE:
1.Wear safety goggles to protect the eye
from incoming heat.
2. Wear thermal glove during the heating
of ingredient so as to prevent burn injury
3. Wear lab coat, covered shoes.
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Physical hazard
(Glassware)
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
Negligible
Rare
Low (1)
nil
nil
PPE:
1. Wear safety goggles to protect the eye
from accidental glass breakage.
2. Wear mechanical gloves to prevent cuts
on the hand.
3. Wear lab coat and covered shoes.
Possible allergic
reactions to some
ingredients or irritation
upon contact
Skin/Eye irritation
Administration Controls:
1.Be careful not to spill the oils
2.Wash hands after handling the oils
PPE:
1. Wear latex/nitrile glove as the
ingredient(s) might cause irritation to the
skin
2. Wear goggles to protect eyes from
contact with the substances
3. Wear lab coat
ill-health
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Administrative control:
1. 'Food grade' chemicals are used which
have minimal chemical hazards.
2. Lecturer to conduct safety briefing and
safe work procedures before
commencement of activity.
3. Safety Datasheet for
chemicals are available for all users,
where available.
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Physical injury,
inhalation of spirit
from broken
thermometer.
Students and staff at
risk.
Administrative control:
1. Use ceramic cups which has higher
tolerance to temperature and breakage.
2. Ensure thermometer is placed in a
secure place when not in use and not left
in the cup.
3. Hold the cup on its handle when it is
filled with hot solution.
4. First aid kit is available in the lab.
5. TSO is trained first aider.
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
PPE:
1. Wear lab coat and covered shoes.
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Physical Hazards
Physical injury
Administrative control:
1. Standardized items are provided in
W323 (Foveo@The Attic) workspace for
prototype activities.
2. The list of standardised items are made
known to students.
3. For any deviation of using standardised
items for prototyping, students shall seek
advice from module lecturers.
4. First aid kit is available in the
workspace.
5. TSOs are trained first aiders.
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
Slip/falls when
spillage of coconut oil
and beeswax.
Administrative Controls:
1. Transport and handling of cooking oil in
a secondary containment tray.
2. Chemical spill kit and safety eyewash
are available in the lab.
PPE:
1. Students to wear lab coat, covered
shoes and safety goggles.
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
nil
nil
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Information extracted from Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) website:
Code of Practice on WSH Risk Management (First revision: 2012)
https://www.wshc.sg/wps/PA_InfoStop/download/RMCP_2012.pdf?folder=IS2011020100649&file=RMCP_2012.pdf
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