Assessment Task 2

Prepare a Risk Register for your organisation or selected Division/ area and document this process. Include a copy of the risk assessment methodology that was used to assess risk.

Area: Chemical room

Function/Activity : Chemical Room Complied By: Shristee Thapaliya Date: 10-05-12

Date of Risk Review: 15-05-12 Reviewed by: Jack M Date: 15-05-12

Reference no Hazard Source

Risk Risk Rating Risk Controls

Residual Risk

rating

Risk Control Priority

Assigned Impact Likelihood

1

Chemical Exposure- acute or chronic i.e

4 B E

(Extreme Risk)

Subscribe Chemwatch for MSDS manifest and inventory system.

2XD Low Risk Inhalation

Mechanical ventilation to be installed in the chemical room

Use of appropriate PPE while handling chemicals i.e mask (Refer to MSDS of the particular chemical).

First aid Kit to be provided in the chemical room.

Employee health monitoring to be conducted annually.

Lock the chemical room and key to be given only to relevant staff.

Install a sign," authorised personnel only" in the door of chemical room.

Only purchase quantities immediately required. The amount of dangerous goods must not exceed the maximum permitted amounts for minor quantities detailed in the Dangerous Goods Act, including that which is currently in stock within a company

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Absorption 4 B E

(Extreme Risk)

Use of appropriate PPE while handling chemicals (Gloves, long sleeve, apron). (Refer to MSDS of the particular chemical).

2XD Low Risk

Eye wash and emergency shower to be installed in the chemical room

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Do not wear wet clothing while handling the chemical.

Subscribe Chemwatch for MSDS manifest and inventory system.

Ingestion 4 C E

(Extreme Risk)

MSDS will be available in chemical room for all the chemicals.

3XD Moderate Risk

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Ensure all the chemicals are correctly labelled.

Only authorised person access to the chemical room.

Eating, drinking prohibited in the chemical room. Staff to wash their hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.

Contact with eye 4 C E

(Exteme Risk)

Eye wash and emergency shower to be installed in the chemical room

3XD Moderate Risk

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Use of appropriate PPE while handling chemicals i.e eye protection(Refer to MSDS of the particular chemical).

2 Fire and/or explosion through-

incorrect storage, handling, labelling or mixing of chemicals

3 C H (High Risk)

Fire Extinguisher to be installed in the chemical room

2XD Low Risk Purpose built storage areas for cylinders compressed gases, outside in the compound of Sydney Fish Market.

Only purchase quantities immediately required. The amount of dangerous goods must not exceed the maximum permitted amounts for minor quantities detailed in the Dangerous Goods Act, including that which is currently in stock within a company

Correct labelling, storage and segregation of chemicals to be implemented.

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Smoking is prohibited in the chemical room.

Do not reuse the chemical container.

3 Environmental contamination

due to accidental leakage, spills, emissions:

4 C E

(Extreme Risk)

All the chemicals will be stored on spill contaminate pallets/ trays.

2XD (L) Low Risk

Only purchase quantities immediately required. The amount of dangerous goods must not exceed the maximum permitted amounts for minor quantities detailed in the Dangerous Goods Act, including that which is currently in stock within a company

Review the Emergency procedure to include accidental spillage and release of chemical

Check regularly for leaks and damage in the containers.

Chemical management training to all the relevant staff.

Spill kit to be kept in chemical room.

4

Electrical equipments in chemical room-

5 C E

(Extreme Risk)

Pre-purchase safety considerations; SFM pre purchase checklist must be completed before buying any equipments or tools.

3XD (M) Moderate Risk

· Use of faulty equipments/ appliances Visual inspections for damage prior to use

· Use of uncertified electrical equipment/appliances

Scheduled testing and tagging of all portable electrical equipment

Tag out and remove from service for any damaged or faulty equipment.

Qualified and competent electrical workers for design, manufacture and testing.

Electrical installation is done only by licensed electricians

Use of RCDs

5

Manual Handling –

3 B H (High risk)

Manual handling training to all relevant staff

2XD (L) Low Risk

Lifting & Carrying of chemical containers ( 20-100 Lit) Mechanical aids and lifting devices for lifting and transporting

chemicals (trolleys hoist, forklift etc).

Reduce the size of the chemical containers (50 Lit container Maximum)

All the chemicals will be stored below the shoulder height.

Team lifting for carrying the chemical containers when required.

6

Chemical room design & Housekeeping

3 C H (High risk)

Regular cleaning of the room.

2XD (L) Low Risk

Poor storage area Ensure emergency exit are not blocked by chemical containers or anything at anytime.

Inadequate lighting Regular Inspection done during workplace inspection.

Emergency access & Egress Emergency Evacuation Map to be posted in the chemical room.

7 unauthorised person access to chemical room 3 c H (High

risk)

Doors to be locked at all the times; key is accessed to relevant person.

2XD (L) Low Risk Only authorised person sign to be posted on the door.

Haz-chem sign to be installed on the door.

Appendix-1 Risk Ranking Chart