WHS F020 Risk Assessment

Title of Risk Assessment (use for TRIM)

LAB EXAMPLE Date Add date.

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Part A: Overview & Instructions Part B: Risk Assessment Details Mandatory Part C: Person completing Risk Assessment

Mandatory Part D: Plant and Equipment Details ☐

Part E: Process or Task Details ☒ Part F: Hazardous Substance

Details ☒ Part G: Event Description ☐ Part H: Alcohol Details ☐Part I: Fieldwork Activities description ☐ Part J: Fieldtrip / Excursion

Members ☐ Part K: Travel – Domestic and International description ☐ Part L: Travel Itinerary ☐

Part M: Transport Details ☐ Part N: Communication & Emergency Plan ☒ Part O: Safety equipment is being

used ☐ Part P: Risk Assessment ☒Part Q: Supervisor & Other Approvals ☒

Part A: Overview & Instructions This Risk Assessment is to be used for hazards and risks associated with: Plant & Equipment, a Process or Task, Hazardous Substance, UNE facilitated Event, Fieldwork, and Domestic or

International Travel. When completing this Risk Assessment details that are not relevant can be removed from view by collapsing the non-relevant ‘Part’ using the ‘triangle icon’ on the left of the menu bar header. There are

parts that are mandatory and must be completed.Risk Assessment Training is available via the UNE Safety Hub and should be completed prior to completing risk assessments.Plant and Equipment - It is recommended that you review any documentation from the original manufacturer of the plant or equipment to assist with this risk assessment.Hazardous Substance – It is recommended that you review the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the substance to assist with this risk assessment.Fieldwork – It is recommended that you review and complete the Fieldwork Planning Guide & Checklist WHS F010 before commencing. If it is a group trip, then the organiser or person supervising the

trip must complete this form. Attendance at conferences is generally NOT considered fieldwork. Working from home is generally NOT considered fieldwork. Include details of the trip, group membership, transportation arrangements, fieldwork activities, and emergency plans. A copy of the assessment must be taken into the field by the supervisor of the fieldwork and shown to all participants involved.

Travel – It is recommended that for International Travel the UNE Travel Policy and Procedure, Smartraveller and International SOS sites be reviewed well in advance before completing this risk assessment. International destinations that have a travel advice warning from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of Level 3 or 4 MUST have a Risk Assessment approved by WHS Team and Insurance prior to approval from the Head of Cost Centre with specific DFAT warnings addressed in the assessment.

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The Head of Cost Centre will approve and retain the original form, in addition it may be necessary to complete other documents and have them approved within your Cost Centre, UNE Insurance, WHS Team, National Parks / RFS or landowners to obtain information on fire restrictions, access, and vehicle use.

Part B: Risk Assessment Details - Mandatory Risk Assessment Consultation GroupList the risk assessment team with the first

person being the author of the risk

assessment. N.B. A minimum of two

competent people are to be included in the

risk assessment team including a Health and

Safety Representative (HSR) where possible.

List names and positions of all those who were consulted in the development of this risk assessment. Technical Officer Unit CoordinatorHead of School HSR

Location – Where is the hazard?

Add the locations to be utilised throughout this activity e.g Rm 123 W055 Stokes Building Photonics Lab

Part C: Person completing Risk Assessment - Mandatory

Name

Position Staff number (If any)

Contact work After hours

Supervisor Cost Centre

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Part D: Plant and Equipment Details – Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part D’ Menu Bar

Plant / Equipment description

Manufacturer Documents - eg: Risk Assessment, SOP, Technical Instructions

List Licences Required

Training Required

Part E: Process or Task Details - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part E’ Menu Bar

Process or Task description PHYS 313 Intensive School Practical

Documents relevant eg: Risk Assessment, SOP, Technical Instructions

IF THERE IS AN EXISTING ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT/SOP THAT RELATES TO THIS TASK/LEARNING ACTIVITY INSERT DOCUMENT REFERENCE LINK HERE AND STATE THAT ALL OTHER HAZARDS ARE ADDRESSED IN THAT DOCUMENT IF THIS IS THE CASE

YOU WILL THEN ONLY NEED TO INCORPORATE THE COVID SPECIFIC CONTROLS THAT APPLY TO THE TASK/LEARNING ACTIVITY BELOW

PHYS 313 Intensive School Lab Guide

WHS-G025 UNE Laser Safety Guideline

Laser Power Measurements.docx

Stokes Laser Record.xlsx

Lab induction

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UNE COVIDSafe PlanUNE COVID-19 Notification ProceduresRTC Risk Assessment for School/Directorate/Business UnitNSW Public Health Orders gathering and movement - NSW legislation

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/default.aspx

List Licences Required NA

Training Required COVID Induction completed for all participants; Lab induction

Supervisor of Process / Task Technical Officer/Unit Coordinator

Plant and Equipment used if relevant Part D must be completed.

Optical and photonics bench components (lenses, stands, clamps, other hardware)

Lasers

Light sources

Cutting implements

Electronics

Optical Fibre

Optical Fibre Splicer

Hazardous Substance/s used if relevant Part F must be completed.

70% Ethanol – highly flammable

Part F: Hazardous Substance Details - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part F’ Menu Bar

Hazardous Substance 70% ethanol - Hand sanitisers and surface cleaning products, optics cleaning

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description

Documents relevant eg: Risk Assessment, SOP, Technical Instructions, SDS

70% ethanol SDS – Hazards - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Use as per Risk Assessment section

List Licences Required NA

Training Required NA

Process / Task – if relevant Part E must be completed.

Plant and Equipment used if relevant Part D must be completed.

Part G: Event Description – Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part G’ Menu Bar

Event Location & Date Stokes Photonics Lab 24 – 27 March 2021

Event Activities N.B. It is not permitted for any tent pegs or any other posts to be driven in to the ground without the express permission from FMS or Safety and Security.

Intensive School Laboratory Classes

Person in Control of Event Technical Officer/Unit Coordinator

Vendor or other stakeholders NA

Have EBE and Safety & Security been informed

YES

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Have relevant insurances been obtained

NA

Part H: Alcohol Details – Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part H’ Menu Bar

Event Location Date

Start Time Finish Time

Pack up and Clean up Time Number of people expected to attend

Person in Control of Event Vendors or other stakeholders

Name of RF / RA / RT on duty Phone of RF / RA / RT on duty

Name of JCR Sober Rep/s (Must have RSA)

Phone of JCR Sober Rep/s

Type and Quantity of alcohol Is the event BYO? N.B. this will not be approved.

Type and Quantity of food Free water available

Where alcohol is being served/supplied?

Is alcohol being served/supplied in standard measures?

Is a Liquor Licence being extended to UNE property for the event?

Will alcohol be sold at the event?

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Is admission going to be charged for this event? Does admission include alcohol?

What measures do you have in place to deal with intoxicated and / or violent people? – Cover in detail in Risk Assessment Part P

Are there any entertainment or recreational activities/games/ sport at the event?

Is the event being held in a controlled area – where entry and exits points are monitored? Where/how?

Event organisers understand that drinking games or other activities that promote rapid intoxication are prohibited?

Will Head of College be present at the event?

Part I: Fieldwork Activities description – Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part I’ Menu Bar This must include LOCATION of fieldwork/excursion (include a map or Grid Coordinates if available), the purpose of the trip and the justification for inclusion of fieldwork activity, the type of WORK/ACTIVITY being undertaken and role of participants. It is recommended that you review and complete the Fieldwork Planning Guide & Checklist WHS F010 before commencing.

Fieldwork Location

Fieldwork Activities

Fieldwork Person in Control

Fieldwork Supervisor

Is Travel involved in the Fieldwork? If yes complete Part K

Yes / No

Is Plant and Equipment being used? If yes complete Part D

Yes / No

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Is Hazardous Substance/s being used? If yes complete Part F

Yes / No

Are there any vaccinations required by participants? Details if yes

Yes / No

Are there any biosecurity considerations required? Details if yes

Yes / No

Part J: Fieldtrip / Excursion Members - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part J’ Menu Bar Names of participants must be included in the travel booking tool. If no travel booking has been completed, as yet, and names are known, list names of participants. All participants MUST complete the WHS F012 Fieldwork Participation Declaration and if participants are volunteers and not University Staff or Students they MUST complete the WHS F034 Volunteer Acknowledgement prior to departure.Include every person on the trip and their status eg: Staff, Undergraduate/Postgraduate etc.

Total number of participants

Name/s Role

Names of First aid qualified participants

Qualification - FA, Mental Health FA, CPR, Defib

WHS F012 Fieldwork Participation Declaration Yes / No WHS F034 Volunteer Acknowledgement Yes / No

Part K: Travel – Domestic and International description – Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part K’ Menu Bar It is recommended that for International Travel the UNE Travel Policy and Procedure, Smartraveller and International SOS sites be reviewed well in advance before completing this risk assessment.

International destinations that have a travel advice warning from DFAT of Level 3 or 4 MUST have a Risk Assessment approved by WHS Team and Insurance prior to approval from the head of cost centre with specific DFAT warnings addressed in the assessment.

Travel Type Domestic International

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Destination Details

Supervisor of Travel Name Contact Details- Email & Phone

Destination Contact Person Contact Details – Email & Phone

Name of person at UNE who is monitoring the trip?

Contact Details – Email & Phone

Is Fieldwork being conducted as part of the trip? If yes complete Part I & J

Yes / No

International Travel Only

What is the DFAT Travel Advice Level for your Destination/s Check the Smartraveller site for this

Level 1Exercise Normal Safety Precautions

Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution

Level 3Reconsider your need to travel

Level 4Do not travel

What is the specific warning advice on Smartraveller for your Destination/s? Provide a summary of the advice. These warnings MUST be addressed in the Risk Assessment in Part P

Have you obtained pre-departure medical and security advice from International SOS? UNE travellers are entitled to this advice access on Campus Travel.

Yes / No Have you Registered your Travel Plans with DFAT using the Smartraveller site?

Yes / No

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Have all required vaccinations and health checks been conducted? If yes details

Yes / No Are all travellers confident and willing to conduct the travel? Travellers should be provided with a full briefing of the trip details

Yes / No

Part L: Travel Itinerary – Mandatory for all Travel and Fieldwork - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part L’ Menu Bar

Point of Departure Date Time

Point of Destination Date Time

Accommodation Details at Destination

Date In

Date Out

Location of Stopovers or other Destinations during travel

Date Time

Accommodation Details at Stopovers / Other Destinations

Date In

Date Out

Point of Return Date Time

Part M: Transport Details - Mandatory for all Travel and Fieldwork - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part M’ Menu Bar

Type of Transport University Vehicle Public transport Private transport

Car Train Bus Aero plane

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University Vehicle/s

(Make & Model) Registration

Number (if known)

Private Vehicle/s

(Make & Model & Registration number)

Has the use of private vehicle been authorised by HoCC and copies been provided of Driver’s Licence, current Registration and relevant insurance?

Yes / No

Drivers Name Licence Number & Type

Part N: Communication & Emergency Plan - Mandatory Travel & Fieldwork - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part N’ Menu Bar

Provide details of your Communication and Emergency Plan. Provide dot points on what will you do in an emergency situation and what are your communication actions? How can you be contacted or what is the trigger point for your supervisor to enact this plan?

Emergency response is included in lab induction, including evacuation route

Students to be briefed on emergency procedures at the beginning of their laboratory period. Students will be advised of the nearest emergency assembly point and the expectation that they are to remain at the assembly point until advised otherwise.

In the event of an emergency ‘000’ will be contacted followed by Safety & Security, if required to evacuate all staff and students will follow instruction from the Emergency Wardens and evacuate the building.

Emergency Warden/s and First Aid Officers are identified on safety notice boards for each location. First Aid Officers to check first aid kits are current and up to date.

In the event of a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, UNE COVID-19 Notification Procedures to be followed – Dean/Head to be notified as soon as possible, who will then inform the WHS Manager, Diana Chambers (0439 518 384)

Name of Emergency Contact Person Phone & Email contact

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Name of UNE Contact Person Phone & Email contact

Name of alternate contact person on trip / fieldwork

Phone & Email contact

Part O: Safety equipment is being used - Remove from View if not applicable using tab on the left of ‘Part O’ Menu BarWhat Safety Equipment is being used eg: SPOT checker, Sat phone, PPE

Face masks are available as a control for COVID however should not be a substitute for physical distancing where the latter can be applied.Safety glassesNitrile or vinyl gloves

Are participants appropriately trained to safely use equipment issued? Provide details of training provided

Yes. Students will be instructed in writing prior to the intensive school about the distancing & PPE requirements, and the requirement to complete the COVID Return to Campus WHS training in SkyTrust before arriving on campus. Physical distancing and PPE requirements will be re-iterated at the start of the intensive school.

Part P: Risk Assessment - MandatoryUse the Risk Matrix in Annex 1 to determine the Risk Rating and Response Required.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Hazard

What are the hazards?

Risks

What are the Risks associated with the hazard? There may be several Risks from each Hazard.

Risk Rating Before Control

What is the Risk Rating before Control and Response?

Controls

What are the things that will remove or reduce the risk that are required to be implemented? See Step 3 of the Risk Matrix

Risk Rating After Control

What is the residual Risk Rating after the Control has been implemented?

Risk Owner

Who is person responsible for implementing and monitoring

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See Step 1 & 2 Risk Matrix

Controls?

COVID-19 Acute respiratory illness

Death

19-High NSW Govt. and NSW Health websites to be monitored regularly to ensure adherence to health advice and current restrictions.

Should a COVID location/hotspot be declared – public health advice must be followed by all participants.

All participants must follow official UNE direction concerning public health advice noting that conditions can change quickly and require an immediate response.

15 - Medium All participants

Any staff member or student who is unwell or has travelled from a COVID location/hotspot will be excluded from class and alternative arrangements will be made to support their teaching/learning through remote delivery.

In the event a student, visitor or staff member displays COVID symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, aches and pains) the individual will be isolated, informed of the testing process/locations and asked to isolate until a negative test result is

All participants

College Head (Residential)

Lecturer

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received.

In the event a student or staff member displays serious symptoms (i.e. difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, chest pain/pressure or loss of speech or movement) emergency services will be contacted immediately, followed by Safety & Security. All unessential persons will be asked to vacate the space. The situation will then be assessed to determine the most appropriate course of action.

As above and First Aid Officer

UNE COVID RTC Induction to be completed by all staff, students and visitors prior to arriving on campus. Completion of the Induction is a mandatory requirement to obtain a student card.

Safety and Security

Pre-event screening. Students will complete the COVID-19 Declaration which confirms they have no symptoms, no contact with known cases, hotspots or other NSW Health guidance within last 14 days. This needs to be completed three days before the event. (This is a developed Moodle Module - COVID-19 Declaration for Visitation, Fieldtrips and

Students and

Unit Coordinator

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Practicals).

Room capacity to be set in accordance with NSW Public Health Orders and advice. For UNE staff and students this is presently set at 1 person / 2 sqm.

In the event of an outbreak/hot spot declaration – the occupancy levels may vary (eg. require 1.5m physical distancing, revert to 1 person / 4 sqm).

Time tabling (at booking) and teaching staff (at booking and point of use) to ensure student numbers and room bookings are consistent with the room capacity guideline in the NSW Public Health Orders.

Social/physical distancing of 1.5m remains the preferred control to prevent transmission of Coronavirus.

Seats/desks to be arranged 1.5m apart to assist in managing social distancing/fixed seating is marked to identify 1.5m spacing where this can be achieved.

Ensure windows and doors allow for adequate airflow and communicate this

EBE – set capacity levels, signage

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information to students to ensure they dress appropriately

Staged entry and exit can be offered prior to learning activity commencing.

Signage referencing social distancing is on display upon entry to encourage social distancing where this can be achieved.

Floor marking installed 1.5m apart to encourage social distancing.

Students to remain at their workstation for duration of Activity where possible, rather than moving between stations. Equipment/materials to be brought to students by demonstrators where possible

Where an activity results in the inability to consistently maintain a distance of 1.5m masks are available as an additional level of protection. For example, when a student requires help with instrument operation. In this case, the computer/equipment must be wiped with sanitiser before and after use for each

Participants

Schools, EBE

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Supplies are maintained by either the School or EBE.

Hand sanitiser is available upon entry and throughout the learning ROOM/SPACE. All staff and students will be required to sanitise on entry and at regular intervals throughout classes where required.

Avoid sharing equipment if possible, require use of gloves if not possible. Students to use single use disposable Cups/utensils. Single serve tea, coffee, sugar. Individually wrapped biscuits for morning tea.

Bathrooms stocked with soap and paper towel.

Participants

School staff

EBE

Teaching spaces deep cleaned nightly (weekdays) – If classes/activities fall on weekend contact EBE to devise a suitable cleaning solution.

High traffic/touch points in shared spaces/entries/exits/hallways cleaned twice throughout the day.

EBE

Unit Coordinator

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Any shared equipment can be cleaned with cleaning wipes after each use (contact EBE to ensure wipes available)

Appropriate hand hygiene and cleaning products must be available in labs/teaching spaces with signage to promote pre-use and post use cleaning. Disinfect seats, desks, benches and equipment after activity completion.

There will be no sharing of computers during the intensive school, other than to operate instruments

Participants

All staff and students are to access rooms/spaces via Cardax with staff/student card (no tailgating) to assist with contact tracing.

All staff and students unable to record movement via Cardax are to check-in via the Service NSW QR code, check-in will be confirmed by the unit coordinator/teaching staff

Unit Coordinator

Participants

(EBE, UNE Life access and records)

70% ethanol (hand sanitiser and surface cleaner)

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Medium 70% ethanol are replaced to be stored in sealed containers, and kept away from potential fire and ignition sources

Low School staff

EBE

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Serious eye irritation Protective eye wear such as safety goggles must be worn by user or anyone in close proximity when spraying down surfaces.

Slips, trips & falls darkened room

Minor injury (graze, bruise, cut)

Possible Minor 8 Medium

Good housekeeping is encouraged in induction

Students reminded to leave bags and other personal items away from walkways

Large pole in middle of room is highlighted with reflective tape, sign

Awareness of immediate surrounds and watch where you are walking

Rare/Minor 3 Very Low

All participants

Use of electrical equipment

Electrocution Medium Inspect components and equipment during prac set up – advise EBE of damaged equipment and have tagged out and removed from service

Remove chords from traffic areas – preferred / secure chords with cable mats or tape

All electrical components carry valid electrical test tags

Residual Current Devices located at each

Low Supervisor/

EBE

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Psychosocial/ wellbeing

Quarantine requiring isolation from others which may adversely affect physical and mental wellbeing

Medium Affected participant to contact the following respective service areas for support

Wellbeing checks to be undertaken and plan established to provide practical and emotional support for the duration of isolation period

Low WHS- wellbeing for staff

Student Accessibility and Wellbeing for Students; Residential system (residential students)

Accidental exposure to laser beam: lab users

Eye/skin damage Possible / Major 18 High

All lasers used in prac are low power, nominally Class 3R with a rated power of 4mW (wavelength = 632.5 nm). The lasers are 30 years old and are all operating well below their rated power. Measurements with an electronic power meter show the powers range between 0.24 and 1.25 mW. Such a laser would be rated Class 2.

The lasers are securely mounted at waist height on the optical benches and face toward the wall, away from other users.Laser beams are only deliberately deflected in the horizontal plane, never vertically

Unlikely / Moderate 9 Medium

Lecturer/student

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Reflections from optical components are either diffuse or less than half the original intensity

Lasers are not portable, i.e., they must be plugged into a power supply

The lab has very few specular (mirror-like) reflective surfaces

Lasers are operated with a key control and feature an illuminated indicator light

Students asked to remove jewellery and watches when using lasers

Students are constantly supervised by experienced laser operators, with a high ratio of supervisors to students

Accidental exposure to laser beam: bystanders

Eye/skin damage Unlikely / Minor 5 Low

As above, plus:

Lab windows have been blacked out or covered

Room accessed by a side corridor, not a busy walkway

Signs indicate use of lasers in the area

Rare / Minor 3 Very low

Lecturer/student

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There is no door, but (laser safe?) curtain should be installed to prevent stray beams entering corridor

Fire/explosion caused by laser beam heating flammable/explosive object/substance

Injury; damage to property Unlikely / Minor 5 Lo

As above, plus: this lab contains few flammable and no explosive materials/substances

Rare / Minor 3 Very Low

Lecturer/Student.

Handling optic fibres Sharps injury to skin/eyes from fibre (glass) shards

Possible /Minor 8 Medium

Students are instructed to wear gloves when cleaving and subsequently handling optical fibres.

Students are supervised by personnel experienced in fibre handling

Good housekeeping encouraged in induction

Unlikely / Minor 5 Low

Lecturer/Student

Other manual handling

Minor injuries requiring first aid

Unlikely / Minor 5 Low

First Aid kit located in the lab and both supervisors are trained first aiders

Rare/Minor 3 Very Low

Supervisors/ First Aiders

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Part Q: Supervisor & Other Approvals – Mandatory I confirm this Risk Assessment accurately addresses details of the hazards and risks associated with this event, travel, process, equipment, fieldwork and/or

activity: Yes / No

I will ensure that all participants that are impacted including Fieldwork participants are informed of the hazards, risks and controls in this assessment: Yes / No

I confirm that all required approvals will be obtained prior to proceeding with this event, travel, process, use of equipment, fieldwork or activity: Yes / No

I confirm that UNE Insurance insurance@une.edu.au and WHS Team whs@une.edu.au have been provided this Risk Assessment for International Travel where the destination/s have a Travel Advice of Level 3 or 4 from DFAT for review and approval: Yes / No / NA

I confirm that all required forms are completed and attached with this assessment: Yes / No

Assurance of Supervisor / ApplicantFieldwork – Event – Travel - Activity

Name Date Signature

Supervisor

Approvals Name Date Signature

Approval Supervisor

Approved (Head of School/Cost Centre)

Approval Insurance

Approval WHS Team

Attached relevant forms / Booking numbers

WHS F010 Fieldwork Planning Guide & Checklist Yes / No Travel Booking Completed? Yes / No

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WHS F012 Fieldwork Participation Declaration Yes / No Motor Vehicle requisition Form? Yes / No

WHS F034 Volunteer Acknowledgement Yes / No Other: Provide Details Yes / No

Records Storage Instructions:

This completed form must be recorded in TRIM Container A16/3832 utilising a TRIM license in your School/Business Unit. The naming convention must include the name of the form. A copy of all completed WHS F020 Risk Assessment forms shall be submitted to the WHS Team via whs@une.edu.au.

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Annex 1

Risk Assessment Matrix Step 1 – Determine the Likelihood and Consequence

Likelihood

ConsequenceRare

Likely to occur in very exceptional

circumstances

UnlikelyCould occur at some

time

PossibleMay occur at some

time

LikelyWill probably occur or has happened before

AlmostCertain

Expected to occur

InsignificantNo personal injury, no adverse

outcomes1-Very Low 2-Very Low 4-Low 7-Medium 11-Medium

MinorMinor injury (first aid treatment)

and adverse outcomes3-Very Low 5-Low 8-Medium 12-Medium 16-High

ModerateSerious injury (medical treatment)

adverse outcomes 6-Low 9-Medium 13-Medium 17-High 20-Very High

MajorSerious injury (long term absence) major adverse

outcomes

10-Medium 14-Medium 18-High 21-Very High 23-Severe

CatastrophicFatality or permanent impairment,

government intervention15-Medium 19-High 22-Very High 24-Severe 25-Severe

Step 2 – Determine the Risk Rating and Response Required

Risk Rating Response Required23-25 Severe Highest Priority – stop work and implement controls immediately

20-22 Very High Requires urgent attention - temporary controls to be implemented in interim

16-19 High Requires urgent attention – plan for controls through consultation

7-15 Medium Requires attention – controls to be established through consultation

4-6 Low Requires monitoring - controls to be established through consultation

1-3 Very Low Requires monitoring

Step 3 – Implement the Highest Control that is available

Hierarchy of ControlsElimination Highest - Physically remove the hazard – This is not always possible

Substitution Replace the hazard with something less hazardous – eg: replace lead based paint with water based paint to lessen the risks

Engineering Isolate people from the hazard by using engineering controls – eg: install roll-over protection bars on a quad bike

Administrative Administrative controls – eg: procedures, training, maintenance programs, safety signage

PPE Lowest - Personal Protective Equipment – to be used in conjunction with other controls or as a last resort in isolation – eg: steel cap boots, gloves, eye/hearing protection

Document Reference

Procedure Reference

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WHS F020 WHS OP008 2 8/4/2019 8/4/2021 25 19/09/2023