& For use in conjunction with the . For more information, refer to . Activity Associated Hazards/Risks Inherent Risk Analysis Inherent Risk Rating Legislation/Standards/ Guidance University Policies and Requirements Controls Residual Risk Rating L C Receipt of chemicals into the laboratory Unknown chemical properties and safe handling/storage requirements Handling and managing toxic/dangerous chemicals Chemicals that require special permits, licensing requirements and so on Inadequate and/or unavailable storage facilities Chemicals delivered to wrong area or an area not appropriately set up for receipt of chemicals Temporary storage are inappropriate location/facilities Damaged packaging: physical exposure fume spills and leaks Unlikely Moderate Medium Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Hazardous Substances and Materials Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.2 Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (Vic) Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 (Vic) Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2017 (Vic) Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances (Precursor Chemicals) Regulations 2007 (Vic) Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances (Volatile Substances) Regulations 2007 (Vic) Therapeutic Goods Act 2010 (Vic) AS 2243.2 Safety in Laboratories. Part 2: Chemical aspects AS 2243.10 Safety in Health & Safety: Chemical requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements SDS obtained prior to purchase/order of chemical(s) Risk assessment of area where chemicals are delivered Training provided for workers who receive chemical deliveries ERMS/Chemical risk assessments Rationalising chemical supplies to ensure: ordering minimum quantities compatibility of chemicals adequate storage facilities and space available all required signage and PPE is available Substituting less toxic chemicals where possible Use of purpose built chemical cupboards Bunded storage areas Chemical training for workers Chemicals listed on a manifest such as in GoldFFX Use personal protective equipment as described in the SDS Local induction and Low
Emergency procedures in place Spill kits available First aid kits Trained first aiders Using a pipette Repetitive motion of hands Long duration of activity Contamination Moderate Medium Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.1 Hazardous Manual Handling Health & Safety: Hazardous manual handling requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements ERMS/Hazardous manual handling risk assessment Where ever possible use: multipipette to reduce repetitive motions electronic assisted pipettes pipettes with ergonomic design Use PPE Low Using a fume cupboard Fume cupboard not appropriate for laboratory use Contamination to atmosphere either outside environment or within laboratory Power failure or other failure (eg mechanical) of cupboard Using fume cupboard for storing chemicals not in use Rare Major Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) AS 2243.8 Safety in Laboratories. Part 8: Fume Cupboards Health & Safety: Chemical requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements Health & Safety: Regulated plant requirements Risk assessment to determine type of fume cupboard: bench-type recirculating cupboard walk-in cupboard Scheduled maintenance and inspection Alarmed and procedures in place where cupboard “fails” Good housekeeping and cleaning procedures Use PPE Filter systems and appropriate extraction Chemicals not stored in fume cupboards and controls adopted for storage of chemicals (see above) Low Disposal of chemicals Damaged, removed or incorrect labels Chemicals stored in inappropriate containers Uncontrolled access to chemical wastes Manual handling injuries from large containers Major High Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Hazardous Substances and Materials Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Chemical risk management requirements Personal protective equipment – Health and safety requirements Health and safety risk management requirements Health & Safety: Hazardous Chemicals labeled and disposed of in appropriate containers Removed by EPA licensed contractor Risk assessment of area where chemicals are picked up for disposal Low