LIKELIHOOD

RISK RATING

LIKELIHOOD

RISK ACCEPTABLE

RISK RATING

SEVERITY

SEVERITY

(WHAT PART OF THE ACTIVITY POSES RISK OF INJURY OR ILLNESS)

(SOMETHING THAT COULD CAUSE HARM, ILLNESS OR INJURY)

(WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF THE HAZARD)

(INCLUDE NUMBERS AND GROUPS)

(WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE THE ACTIVITY AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE)

Drilling

Foreign matter could fly into the face and eyes

Damage to face and eyes

Machine operator

The drill is fitted with a guard against flying debris. A debriefing on the correct operation of the equipment takes place before each session, to ensure all parties are aware of the risk associated with the equipment. Operators with long hair are told to tie it back.

YE S

YE S

Drilling [holes for fitting components to chassis]

Personal entanglemen t in machinery. Personal injury, ranging from minor shock/traum a to damage to limbs Building the Being cut, or Minor buggy injured by lacerations, sharp edges of piercing tools damage, or punctures to Version 5, Revision 0.4 (5th October, 2009) skin Testing motor the Getting burnt from motor Being burnt

Clothing or hair could get snagged

Machine operator

YE S

YE S

Members assigned to this task

First aid kits and officers are available in the lab.

YE S

YE S

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Device operator

Using protection at the hands when dealing with the motor

YE S

Allow motor to cool before touching the surfaces

All members dealing with the hardware part.

YE S

RISK ACCEPTABLE

WORK ACTIVITY/ WORKPLACE

HAZARD (S)

LIKELY CONSEQUENCES

WHO OR WHAT IS AT RISK

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES IN USE (WHAT PROTECTS PEOPLE FROM THESE HAZARDS)

WITH EXISTING CONTROLS

MEASURE REQUIRED TO PREVENT OR REDUCE RISK

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIONS AND AGREED TIMESCALES TO ACHIEVE THEM

WITH NEW CONTROLS

LIKELIHOOD

RISK RATING

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

SEVERITY

RISK ACCEPTABLE

RISK RATING

(WHAT PART OF THE ACTIVITY POSES RISK OF INJURY OR ILLNESS)

(SOMETHING THAT COULD CAUSE HARM, ILLNESS OR INJURY)

(WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF THE HAZARD)

(INCLUDE NUMBERS AND GROUPS)

(WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE THE ACTIVITY AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE)

Shaping chassis

Debris could enter the eye

Damage to eyes

All parties in the immediate working area

All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop All electrical devices used in the workshop are subjected to an annual Portable Appliance Test (PAT) to approve their use in the workshop. All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop Use a fume extractor

YE S

YE S

Soldering

Electric Shock from Soldering Iron

Shock and localised burn damage

Device operator

YE S

YE S

Soldering components

Injury to eyes, from using soldering iron

Device operator.

Device operator.

YE S

YE S

Soldering components

Inhalation of fumes

Triggering respiratory distress

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Device operator, all parties in the immediate area

YE S

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Ensure that all the work is done in the presence of a fume extractor

All members working in this task

YE S

RISK ACCEPTABLE

WORK ACTIVITY/ WORKPLACE

HAZARD (S)

LIKELY CONSEQUENCES

WHO OR WHAT IS AT RISK

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES IN USE (WHAT PROTECTS PEOPLE FROM THESE HAZARDS)

WITH EXISTING CONTROLS

MEASURE REQUIRED TO PREVENT OR REDUCE RISK

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIONS AND AGREED TIMESCALES TO ACHIEVE THEM

WITH NEW CONTROLS

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RISK RATING

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

SEVERITY

RISK ACCEPTABLE

RISK RATING

(WHAT PART OF THE ACTIVITY POSES RISK OF INJURY OR ILLNESS)

(SOMETHING THAT COULD CAUSE HARM, ILLNESS OR INJURY)

(WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF THE HAZARD)

(INCLUDE NUMBERS AND GROUPS)

(WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE THE ACTIVITY AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE)

Soldering components

Getting burnt

Being burnt

Device operator and persons in close proximity to the working area All users of the workshop

Use of protection to hold the component being worked on wherever possible Fire extinguishers are provided in each lab, along with fire blankets

YE S

Fire

Getting burnt

Being burnt

YE S

Ensure all users are debriefed on appropriate conduct around equipment prior to use . Ensure that everyone working on the laboratory know where the emergency exits are located.

All members working with this task

YE S

All members and tutors working in this activity

YE S

Cutting wire for connections Marking out

Stray sleeves from wire could enter eyes Being cut, or injured by sharp edges of tools

Damage to eyes

All parties in the immediate working area Member responsible for this task

Minor lacerations, piercing damage, or punctures to skin

All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop. First aid kits and officers are available in the lab.

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

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RISK ACCEPTABLE

WORK ACTIVITY/ WORKPLACE

HAZARD (S)

LIKELY CONSEQUENCES

WHO OR WHAT IS AT RISK

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES IN USE (WHAT PROTECTS PEOPLE FROM THESE HAZARDS)

WITH EXISTING CONTROLS

MEASURE REQUIRED TO PREVENT OR REDUCE RISK

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIONS AND AGREED TIMESCALES TO ACHIEVE THEM

WITH NEW CONTROLS

LIKELIHOOD

RISK RATING

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

SEVERITY

RISK ACCEPTABLE

RISK RATING

(WHAT PART OF THE ACTIVITY POSES RISK OF INJURY OR ILLNESS)

(SOMETHING THAT COULD CAUSE HARM, ILLNESS OR INJURY)

(WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF THE HAZARD)

(INCLUDE NUMBERS AND GROUPS)

(WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE THE ACTIVITY AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE)

Filing

Foreign matter enters eyes

Damage to eyes

All parties in the immediate working area Device operator

Sawing

Material slipping, when being cut

Personal injury, ranging from minor cuts to loss of limbs

Working with the computer

Remain in the same position for a long time Repetitive strain injury with hands

Back pain, leg pain, back problems. Strong pain in the hands and arms.

Working with the computer

People working with the software part of the project People working with the software part of the project

All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop First aid officers are on-site, and equipment supervisors are on hand to assist with any complex cutting required. Rest break after each hour of work Rest break after each hour of work

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

YE S

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RISK ACCEPTABLE

WORK ACTIVITY/ WORKPLACE

HAZARD (S)

LIKELY CONSEQUENCES

WHO OR WHAT IS AT RISK

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES IN USE (WHAT PROTECTS PEOPLE FROM THESE HAZARDS)

WITH EXISTING CONTROLS

MEASURE REQUIRED TO PREVENT OR REDUCE RISK

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIONS AND AGREED TIMESCALES TO ACHIEVE THEM

WITH NEW CONTROLS

Assessment ID Number

(E&EE_Initials_DATE_Number)

Activity Location:..
THIS RISK ASSESSMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REVIEW NO LATER THAN: (MAX 12 MTHS)

MANAGER/SUPERVISOR Student:

NAME: Dr. Rob Sloan NAME: Gabriela da Cunha Maciel

SIGNED: SIGNED:

DATE: DATE: 13/12/12

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IF THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW IS YES THEN ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED. IS THERE A RISK OF FIRE? ARE SUBSTANCES THAT ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH USED? IS THERE MANUAL HANDLING INVOLVED? IS PPE WORN OR REQUIRED TO BE WORN? ARE DISPLAY SCREENS USED? IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO YOUNG PERSONS? Severity value = potential consequence of an incident/injury 5 4 3 2 1 Very High High Moderate Slight Negligible Death / permanent incapacity / widespread loss Major Injury (Reportable Category) / Severe Incapacity / Serious Loss Injury / illness of 3 days or more absence (reportable category) / Moderate loss Minor injury / illness immediate First Aid only / slight loss No injury or trivial injury / illness / loss Yes Yes No Yes Ye DOES THE ACTIVITY REQUIRE ANY HOME WORKING? s No ARE THE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO WORK ALONE DOES THE ACTIVITY INVOLVE DRIVING DOES THE ACTIVITY REQUIRE WORK AT HEIGHT DOES THE ACTIVITY INVOLVE FOREIGN TRAVEL IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO NEW / PREGNANT MOTHERS? No No No No Ye s No

Likelihood value = what is the potential of an incident or injury occurring 5 4 3 2 1 Almost certain to occur Likely to occur Quite possible to occur Possible in current situation Not likely to occur SEVERITY 1 1 LIKELIHOOD 2 3 4 5 Version 5, Revision 0.4 (5th October, 2009) 6 of 7 2 3 4 5

risk rating = severity value likelihood value risk ratings are classified as low (1 5), medium (6 9) and high (10 25)

Low Low Low Low Low

Low Low Medium Medium High

Low Medium Medium High High

Low Medium High High High

Low High High High High

Risk Classification and Actions: Rating 15 69 10 25 measures Classification Low Medium High Action Tolerable risk - Monitor and Manage Review and introduce additional controls to mitigate to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) Stop work immediately and introduce further control

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