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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
No.
RISK CONTROL
Activity
Hazards
Risks
Severity
Likelihood
Risk Level
Additional Control
Action Officer,
Designation
(Follow-Up Date)
Physical hazard
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
Remote
Medium (4)
CLS-FRM-601A
Chemical hazard
Engineering Controls:
Minor
- Fume hood with sash lowered down
to safe level and exhaust fan switched
on at all times during conduct of
experiment
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Thermal hazard
Engineering Controls:
- Laboratory hot plates have a
temperature control and safety power
cut-off to prevent overheating.
Minor
Rare
Low (2)
Administrative Controls:
Lecturer-incharge/ TSO to conduct a
safety briefing to students on the
operation of the hot plate
- The indicator light on the hot plate
is lit when heating is in progress to
serve as an alert signal for students. Strictly no use of naked flame
- Do not operate the hot plate beyond
200 degrees Celcius - Do not leave a
hot plate unattended when in use
- First aid box is available and TSO is
qualified first aider
PPE: - Lab coat, thermal gloves and
CLS-FRM-601A
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Physical hazard
Engineering Controls:
-Ensure good ventilation of working
area.
Minor
Remote
Low (2)
Remote
Medium (4)
First Aid
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
PPE:
-Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically
resistant gloves if required.
-Use safety glasses.
5
Physical Hazards
(Body parts injury)
CLS-FRM-601A
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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
CLS-FRM-601A
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