Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook
HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH : SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT & SUPERVISOR IN CONSULTATION
NOTE: ONLY THE FIRST PAGE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE ADELAIDE GRADUATE CENTRE
If further information related to the Hazard ID Form is required please consult with your local Health and Safety Officer or Manager, HSW
Student Name
Student Number
School
Contact details
Date
Supervisor
Room No
Mobile/Phone
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION FORM
(In discussion with your supervisor identify any foreseeable hazards associated with your project by ticking the appropriate boxes.
Hazards identified will need to be addressed on the Hazard Management Log - see page 2)
Physical/Environmental Hazards
Plant and Equipment
Noise > 85dB(A)
Temperature or weather extremes (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain)
Radiation
Working on a slippery or uneven surfaces
Hit by flying, moving or falling object (including vehicles)
Fire hazard/naked flame other than controlled lab work
Biological
Remote areas/isolated locations
Confined space (e.g. pit, tank, silo, entry through a hatch)
Fall from a height (e.g. ladder, elevated platform, cliff)
Poor lighting/visibility
Vibrating objects or surface
First Aid/Evacuation
Additional first aid requirements due to the nature of the research
(e.g. field work or specific hazards)
A rescue effort would be difficult in the event of an emergency
(e.g. remote areas, difficult to access to work site)
Communications
Potential for communication problems (e.g. by virtue of location)
Research may disrupt/impact on adjacent areas of the University
Electrical
Electrical risk from portable electrical appliances or tools
Water and electricity in close proximity to each other
Ergonomics/Manual Handling
Working for long periods in a sustained awkward posture
Required to lift, push or pull heavy objects
Stress/Duress
Mobile plant will be introduced (e.g. forklift, mobile platform)
Scaffolding, raised platforms or ladders
Pressurised vessels/systems (e.g. autoclave, boiler)
Hazardous plant (e.g. lathes, lasers, microtomes, cryostats, etc)
Sealed sources
Unsealed sources
Other (e.g. UV)
Contamination (i.e. virus, bacteria, disease)
Human or animal body fluids/tissue
Animals (including fish, birds or insects that may introduce a
hazard e.g. handling, bite, sting, venom)
Needlestick\matrix bands
Surgical instruments
AQIS/OGTR
Chemical
Explosive substances
Flammable gas
Toxic or asphyxiant gas (e.g. CO2 including dry ice, liquid N2,)
Highly flammable liquid (Packing Group1)
Respiratory irritants (e.g. nanotech, asbestos, dust)
Chemical spraying (e.g. agricultural, pest )
Hazardous substances (not included above)
Personal security (e.g. physical harm by others)
Other
Stressful situations
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Working alone\home visits
Working hours (e.g. long shifts required)
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HDR Safety Management Plan Template
Effective Date:
11 February 2010
Vice Chancellor and President
Review Date:
February 2013
This process is uncontrolled when printed. The current version of this document is available on the HSW Website.
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No hazards identified with this research
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Students signature
__________________________
Supervisors signature
__________________________
HDR Safety Management Plan Template
Effective Date:
11 February 2010
Vice Chancellor and President
Review Date:
February 2013
This process is uncontrolled when printed. The current version of this document is available on the HSW Website.
Version 1.1
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HAZARD MANAGEMENT LOG - To be completed by Student & Supervisor in consultation prior to commencement of the activity involving the specific hazard
Only the hazard identification process page 1 is required for completion of the core structure program, this section should be kept and maintained by the student and supervisor over the course of the
research project and reviewed at regular intervals. (The document should be kept in such a way that it can be found for safety audits as may be required from time to time).
Page No
Should you require additional pages please re-print this page and attach to the checklist.
Should you require any further information in relation to the risk assessments please discuss with your supervisor.
Date hazard
Identified
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Description of the
Hazard.
When and/or where is the
hazard likely to occur?
(as identified on
page 1 or during
progress of the project)
(Activity or period when
you or others may be
exposed to this hazard)
Risk assessment ref.
(insert RMSS ref no
or attach a copy of the
assessment if a paper
version as a record)
HDR Safety Management Plan Template
Effective Date:
11 February 2010
Vice Chancellor and President
Review Date:
February 2013
This process is uncontrolled when printed. The current version of this document is available on the HSW Website.
Date that the
assessment
completed or
reference noted
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Signature of Student
Comments if activity has
not been risk assessed
or if activity has been
removed from the project
Supervisors
initials
