This Risk Register is organised in sections as follows:
1. HAZARD TYPES / 2. HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS / 3. HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES / 4. GROUPS AT RISK / 5. OTHER1.1 Substances / 2.1 Workplace environment and facilities / 3.1 Manual handling / ergonomics / 4.1 Clients, customers and general public / 5.1 Purchasing
(a) Chemicals
(b) Asbestos and hazardous materials / 2.2 Working outdoors / 3.2 Travel and off-campus activities
(includes Fieldwork and 4WD) / 4.2 Contractors / 5.2 Emergency Incident
1.2 Biological / 2.3 Laboratories (non-radioactive) / 3.3 Diving and boating / 4.3 After hours on campus / 5.3 Legal compliance
(includes auditing)
(a) Biological research and activities
(b) Infectious diseases / 2.4 Workshops / 3.4 Workplace design and construction
(c) Working with animals
2.5 Confined spaces / 3.5 Hot work
1.3 Electrical
2.6 Work at heights above 2 metres / 3.6 Smoking
1.4 Physical
(a) Plant and equipment / 2.7 Cooling towers / 3.7 Alcohol and other drugs
(b) Noise
(c) Ionising radiation
(d) Non-ionising radiation
(excluding outdoors)
(e) Traffic
(f ) Firearms, regulated and
prescribed weapons
1.5 Psychosocial
Category / Description of Hazard/Risk / Raw Risk Assessment / Raw Risk Rating / Legislation / Standards/Codes/Guidances / · University Procedures / Guidelines / Controls / Residual Risk Rating / Residual Risk Rating /
C / L / E / C / L / E /
1.1(a)
Chemicals / · Chemical exposure - acute or chronic:
o inhalation
o absorption
o ingestion
o injection
· Fire or Fire and/or explosion through incorrect storage, handling, labeling or mixing of chemicals
· New chemicals with uncertain properties arising from research and subsequent health and environmental affects (e.g. Nanoparticles etc)
· Time sensitive chemicals that can become unstable during storage
· Production of hazardous wastes
· Environmental contamination due to accidental leakage, spills, emissions:
o air
o water
o soil/ground / 50 / 6 / 3 / 900
VH / · Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
· Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996:
o Part 5 - Hazardous substances
· Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
· Dangerous Goods Safety (General) Regulations 2007
· Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007
· Poisons Act 1964· Poisons Regulations 1965
· Excise Act 1901
(Commonwealth)
· Excise Regulations 1925
(Commonwealth)
· Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act 1994
(Commonwealth)
· Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Western Australia) Act 1995
· Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Commonwealth)
· Water Corporation Act 1995
· Water Supply Sewerage and Drainage Act 1912
· Health (Treatment of Sewage and Disposal of Effluent and Liquid Waste) Regulations 1974 / STANDARDS:
· AS/NZS 2229 Fuel Dispensing Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres
· AS 1692 Steel Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
· AS/NZS 1020 The Control of Undesirable Static Electricity
· AS 1216 Class Labels for Dangerous Goods
· AS 1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
· AS 2567 Laminar Flow Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets
· AS 2243 (series) Safety in Laboratories
o Part 2: 2006 - Chemical aspects
o Part10: 2004 - Storage of chemicals
· AS/NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas
· AS 1345 Identification of the Contents of Pipes, Conduits and Ducts
· AS 2030 (series) The Verification, Filling, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Cylinders for Storage and Transport of Compresses gases
· AS 1894 The Storage and Handling of Non-Flammable Cryogenic and Refrigerated Liquids
· AS 4757 Handling and Destruction of Drugs
· Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (Commonwealth)
· National Standard Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC:1015 (2001)]
CODES OF PRACTICE:
· Australian Dangerous Goods Transport Code Edition 6 & 7
· National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets [NOHSC:2011 (2003)]
· National Model Regulation for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1005(1994)]
· National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:2007(1994)]
· Code of Practice for the Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances [NOHSC:2014 (1995)]
· National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012 (1994)]
· National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC:2017 (2001
GUIDANCES:
· National Guidance Note - Assessing Risks of Hazardous Substances
· National Guidance Note - Exposure Standards
· Controlling Isocyanate Hazards at Work
· Guidance Note for the Assessment of Health Risks Arising from the Use of Hazardous Substances in the Workplace [NOHSC:1317(1994)]
· Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances {NOHSC:1008 (2004)]
· National Model Regulation for the Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances [NOHSC:1011 (1995)]
· National Code Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods [NOHSC:1017 (2001)]
· Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) web site (Commonwealth)
· Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1011 (1995)]
· Guidance Note on Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:3008(1995)]
· Guidelines for Health Surveillance NOHSC:7039 (1995)] / PROCEDURES:
· Safety Requirements for Purchase or Supply of Goods
· Safety Risk Management
· Chemical Waste – Cytotoxic Waste Disposal
· Illicit Drug Precursors
· Poisons Permits
· Chemical Waste - Disposal to Sewer
· Chemical Waste – Offsite Disposal
· Carcinogens, Mutagens and Teratogens - Research Services grant approval
· Waste Management. Disposal of
o Ethidium Bromide
o Gaseous Waste
o General Laboratory Wastes
o Hazardous Chemicals (not radioactive)
GUIDELINES:
· Chemical Management Guidelines
· Laboratory Code of Conduct
· Eyewash and Emergency Showers
· Capacitors containing PCBs - safe handling of
· Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
· Concessional Spirits
· Waste Management - Disposal of Contaminated Pipettes (R2002)
· Waste Management - Disposal of Non contaminated disposal glassware and broken glass
· Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) / · Chemical Safety web site
· ChemAlert -MSDS manifest and inventory system
· Chemical Risk Assessments
· Pre-purchase checklist - chemicals
· Licensing agreements and requirements
· Engineering controls such as:
- fume cupboards
- mechanical ventilation
- extraction
- atmospheric monitoring
· Purpose built storage areas for cylinders and compressed gases
· Restricted access to authorised personnel
· Correct labelling, storage and segregation
· Scheduled workplace assessments that include chemical assessment
· Time sensitive chemicals dated
· Emergency procedures for accidental release/spillage
· Health monitoring
· Exposure monitoring
· Chemical Management Training
· Gas Safety Training
· Personal protective equipment (PPE)
· Hazardous waste removal
· Spill kit
· First Aid / 50 / 1 / 3 / 150
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1.1(b)
Asbestos and Hazardous Materials / · Health effects including respiratory conditions
· Exposure to hazardous materials:
o asbestos
o lead
o synthetic mineral fibres
o polychlorinated biphenyl
· Asbestos and hazardous material waste / 25 / 3 / 3 / 225
M / · Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
· Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996:
o Part 5 - Hazardous substances
· Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 (WA) - (includes amendments to 2006)
/ STANDARDS:· Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1011(1995)]
CODES OF PRACTICE:
· National Code of Practice for the Management of Asbestos
· National Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos
· National Code of Practice - Synthetic Mineral Fibres
· National Code of Practice - Labeling of Workplace Substances
· National Code of Practice - Inorganic Lead at Work
· Asbestos Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos [NOHSC:2002(2005)]
· Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace [NOHSC:2018(2005)]
GUIDANCES:
· Provision of Information on Hazardous Substances (MSDS)National Guidance Note - Assessing Risks of Hazardous Substances
· National Guidance Note - Membrane Method of Estimating Asbestos
· National Guidance Note - Exposure Standards
· Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
· Guidance Note on Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:3008(1995)]
· AS 2601 The Demolition of Structures / PROCEDURES:
· Safety Risk Management
· Waste Management - Disposal of Asbestos Waste (R2002)
· Asbestos Management Plan
GUIDELINES: / · Asbestos Materials Register
· Work Area Access Permit Process
· Engage licensed asbestos contractors/removalist
· Engage hygienists with knowledge and skills in asbestos and hazardous materials surveys and management plans
· Contractor information
· Restricted access
· Signage
· Asbestos Survey Program
· Asbestos Exposure Register
· Exposure Monitoring
· Training/Induction
· Supervision
· PPE
· Hazardous waste removal / 25 / 1 / 3 / 75
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1.2(a)
Biological Research & Activities / · Biological exposure/contamination
· Release of biological agent into uncontrolled environment
· Working with animals
o Physical injuries
o Zoonotic diseases
o Allergic hazards
· Importation and exportation of biological materials
· Infectious wastes / 25 / 3 / 2 / 150
M / · Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
· Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996:
o Part 5 - Hazardous substances
· Health Act 1911
· Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
· Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007
· Biological Control Act 1986 (WA)
· Biological Control Act 1984 (Commonwealth)
· Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Western Australia) Act 1995
· Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Commonwealth)
· Gene Technology Act 2000 (Commonwealth)
· Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (Commonwealth)
· Gene Technology Act 2006 (WA)
· The National Health Security Act 2007 (Commonwealth)
· National Health Security Amendment Bill 2009 (Commonwealth)
· The National Health Security Regulations 2008 (Commonwealth)
· Quarantine Regulations 2000 (Commonwealth)
· Quarantine Act 1908 (Commonwealth)
· Export Control Act 1982 (Commonwealth)
· Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Export and Imports) Act 1982 / STANDARDS:
· AS/NZS Management of Clinical and Related wastes
· AS 2476 General Fumigation Procedures
· AS 2252 (series) Biological Safety Cabinets
· AS 2639 Laminar Flow Cytotoxic Drug Safety Cabinets – Installation and Use
· AS/NZS (series) Classification of Hazardous Areas
· AS 2243 (series) Safety in Laboratories
o Part 3: 2010 - Microbiological safety and containment
· AS 4031 Non-Reusable Containers for the Collection of Sharp Medical Items Used in Health care Areas
· Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) Standards
CODES OF PRACTICE:
· National Code of Practice - Ethylene Oxide in Sterilisation
· National Code of Practice - Labeling of Workplace Substances
· National Code of Practice - Hepatitis and HIV
· Australian Dangerous Goods Transport Code Edition 6 & 7
GUIDANCES:
· Guidelines for Health Surveillance NOHSC:7039 (1995)]
· Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) Guidelines
· Guidelines for Small Scale Genetic Manipulation Work [Commonwealth]
· Handbook on the Regulation of Gene Technology in Australia [Commonwealth] / PROCEDURES:
· Safety Requirements for Purchase or Supply of Goods
· Animal Handling
· Immunization
· Infectious Diseases
· Gene Technology
· Carcinogens, Mutagens and Teratogens - Research Services grant approval
· Needlestick/Sharps Injury and Disposal of Sharps
· Waste Management - Disposal of Biological Materials
· Waste Management - Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals (not radioactive)
· Waste Management - Disposal of Needles and Syringes
GUIDELINES:
· Autoclaves
· Laboratory handling of human biological specimens
· Influenza Guidelines
· Waste Management - Disposal of Contaminated Pipettes (R2002)
· Waste Management - Disposal of Non contaminated disposal glassware and broken glass / · Biological Safety web site
· Biohazard, Biosafety and Gene Technology Induction
· Risk assessments
· Laboratory Safety Course
· Inductions
· Access to facilities is restricted to authorised personnel
· Laboratory Manuals
· Controlled shipping and movement of infectious substances, diagnostic specimens and genetically modified organisms
· Engineering controls such as laminar flow cupboards
· Facility inspections
· Personnel protective equipment
· Health monitoring
· Infectious waste removal
· Waste Control-Autoclave, Incineration / 25 / 1 / 2 / 50
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1.2(b)
Infectious Diseases / · Working in health care facilities, services and environment
· Working in childcare facilities
· First aid activities
· Infectious wastes / 25 / 6 / 2 / 300
M / · Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
· Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
· Health Act 1911 (WA) / STANDARDS:
CODES OF PRACTICE:
· National Code of Practice - Hepatitis and HIV
· National Code of practice for the Control of Work Related Exposure to Hepatitis and HIV (Blood-Borne) Viruses [NOHSC:2010 (2003)]
GUIDANCES:
· Australian Immunization Handbook (NHMRC) (Commonwealth)
· Guidelines for Health Surveillance NOHSC:7039 (1995)]
· Guidance Note - Reducing the Risk of Infectious Diseases in Childcare Workplaces – [WorkSafe WA]
· Australian Government Department of Health and Aging Infection Control Guidelines 2004
· Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Department of Environment and Conservation / PROCEDURES:
· Safety Risk Management
· First Aid Procedure
· Needlestick / Sharps Injury and Disposal of Sharps
· Infectious Diseases
GUIDELINES:
· Influenza / · Standard precautions
· Additional precautions (for suspected confirmed infectious disease)
· Training
· Human immunisation
· Personal protective equipment
· Health monitoring
· First aid training
· Infectious waste management / 25 / 1 / 2 / 50
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1.2(c)
Working with Animals / · Manual handling
· Injuries from contact with animals (bites, scratches, kicks)
· Animal borne disease (Q fever)
· Animal induced allergies
· Animals escaping enclosures
· Animal carcasses and wastes / 25 / 3 / 5 / 375
H / · Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
· Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
· Animal Welfare Act 2002
· Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003
· Animal Welfare (Scientific Purposes) Regulations 2003