INSTRUCTIONS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT

1 Use the checklist in the Hazards Inventory Worksheet to identify categories of hazards that staff in your workplace are exposed to by clicking in the checkboxes
2 Access Risk Assessment forms for specific hazards using links in the Hazards Inventory Worksheet
3 Complete risk assessments for other general hazards using Generic Risk Assessment Form. See example below
Refer to " Risk Management Guide " for the risk assessment process
4 You can print out the form and hand write or fill in the form electronically. Keep a signed copy as your record.

Example of Risk Assessment

Your reference#:
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT
Faculty/Element: School/Section:
Prepared by: Date prepared:
Identify/describe activity, equipment, area or event you are assessing:

Ref Identify the Hazard/s Assess the Risks Control measures Monitor and Review
No Note there may be several risks associated with each List the controls needed to remove or reduce the How will you monitor the risk and check the controls
hazard risks and record date completed work?
List the Consequence (how bad would it be?), Likelihood Record review date
& Risk rating for each risk – see Risk Matrix

What could cause harm? What could go wrong? C L R How to eliminate or reduce the risk Date Review method Date
completed completed
1 Training in good manual x/xx/xx Review manual handling x/xx/xx
handling practices checklist to ensure that staff are
competent and properly trained
to carry the task
Using mechanical aid x/xx/xx Ensure that mechanical aid x/xx/xx
equipment, eg. trolley equipment is provided and in
Back muscle strain 4 4 8 good condition

Carry copy paper box Sufficient space at the delivery x/xx/xx Observation to ensure that staff x/xx/xx
(containing 5 reams of paper) bay to put down load are not in awkward posture
to storage, activity continuing while handling the load
for 2 hours per day over Proper storage space x/xx/xx Ensure that waist-level high x/xx/xx
several weeks storage is used for heavy loads
Good manual handling practices x/xx/xx Ensure that the box is easy to x/xx/xx
handle
Use mechanical aid equipment, x/xx/xx Ensure that mechanical aid x/xx/xx
Broken toe caused by box eg. trolley equipment is provided and in
3 4 7
dropped on foot good condition
Allow for appropriate pace of x/xx/xx Review to ensure rest breaks x/xx/xx
work and regular breaks are allowed

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 HAZARD INVENTORY WORKSHEET
SCHOOL/ELEMENT: CAMPUS:
Tick where hazards exist related to the following categories

PHYSICAL Psycho-social hazards Energy Radiation

Work area Fatigue Electricity Ionising (α,β,γ & X)5
Restricted access Mental stress Pressure – high/low Laser6
Inadequate work space Heavy workload Explosion Ultra-violet
Poor workstation set-up1 Bullying/harassment Fire Infra-red
Inadequate shelving/storage Workplace violence Radiofrequency
Lighting Excessive travelling Hazardous Substances4 Microwave
Sun/glare Frequent interruption Explosives Electromagnetic field
Ventilation/air quality Shiftwork Gases
Heat/cold Substance abuse Flammable/combustible Biological 7
Noise/vibration Security issues Oxidising & organic peroxides Bacterial/viral
Slip, trip or fall Toxic & infectious Parasites
Falling objects Environmental Corrosives Human tissue/fluids
Flying particles/objects Sun damage Carcino/muta/teratogenic Animal tissue/fluids
Sharps Adverse weather conditions Cryogenic liquids Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) 8
Hitting objects Water hazards Cytotoxic agents Allergenic substances
Hit by moving objects Remote location Drugs and Poisons Zoonotic agents
Dusts/fibres
Work tasks Mechanical/Equipment3 Nanoparticles Animal/Insect
Repetitive movements2 Vehicles Vapours/mists/fumes Bites/stings
Lifting/handling 2 Mobile/fixed plant Dangerous creatures
Awkward postures2 Powered equipment/tools Infestation
Voice injury Non-powered equipment/tools
Confined space entry Fume cupboards Other
Working alone/late Bio-safety cabinets Major event organisation 9
Working at height Field trip excursion 10
Working from home Evacuation situation
First Aid provision

The Generic Risk Assessment Form can be used in most cases. Some specialist risk assessment forms are available

1.Refer to Ergonomic Guidelines and Self Assessment Checklist 2. Refer to Guidelines & Manual Handling Risk Assessment Checklist 3. Refer to Plant Safety on
OTS webpage 4. Complete Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment. 5. Complete Ionising Radiation Risk Assessment. 6. Complete Laser Risk Assessment. 7.
Complete Biological Risk Assessment. 8. Refer to IBC@griffith.edu.au. 9. Refer to Major Events and Activities Risk Assessment Proforma 10. Refer to Fieldwork and
Excursion Safety Guidelines and Procedures

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