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CLS-FRM-601A CLS Risk Assessment Form for Workplace Activity

IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARD & RISK


Workplace Safety & Health: Identification of Hazard and Risk
The Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations 2006, Action Provisions item 3(1) states In every workplace, the employer, self-employed person and principal shall conduct a risk assessment in relation
to the safety and health risks posed to any person who may be affected by his undertaking in the workplace.
Created By
Yeo Ze Quan, One Miguel, Aleo Chan, Tracy Tang
Date Created
29 November 2016
Facility/Location

Singapore Polytechnic, W315

Risk Assessment Date

Conducted Collectively By

Non-SP Staff

Last Review Date

Next Review Date

Vettor

Approver

Remarks (if any)

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

Existing Risk Control

Severity

Attach the mirror to the container


(cutting of mirror to fit it to the
container)

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

2. Dispose broken mirror parts into


designated bin.
PPE:
1.Wear glove to minimize contact with the
mirror
2. Wear safety goggles as small mirror
residue might enter your eye.

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Heating of ingredient(s) (e.g. beeswax Thermal Hazards


pastilles) using hot plate
Electrical Hazards

Physical injury due to


hot surface
Students and staff at
risk

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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Heating of beaker to heat up


ingredients using hot plate

Physical hazard
(Glassware)

Cuts from breakage of Administrative


glassware.
Controls:
1. Use heat resistant glasswares.
Students at risk.
2. Inspect glasswares before use.
3. Dispose broken glasswares into
designated bins.
4. Careful to drop 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.

Handling of oil substances and other


chemicals and ingredients

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

Use various chemicals in product


formulation.

ill-health

Solid particulate may


cause eye and throat
irritations
Students and staff at
risk

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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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PPE:
Wear lab coat,covered shoes,face mask
and gloves.
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Measure temperature of solution in a


cup.

Physical thermal and


chemical hazards

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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Various tasks required to make a


workable prototype with limited
functionality.

Physical Hazards

Handling of Coconut Oil and Beeswax Slipping Hazards


(Organic Coconut Oil
and Beeswax)

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

Lab users at risk

Annex A: RISK MATRIX

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Annex C: ASSESSMENT OF LIKELIHOOD

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Annex B: ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY

Annex D: RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR RISK LEVELS

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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