Task Description of hazard Potential harm (consequences) Significant hazard Y/N Controls Eliminate (E), Isolate (I) or Minimise (M) Are the controls effective? Y (Yes), N (No). 6. Working in University buildings or outdoors on University grounds Natural gas leaks Asphyxiation, chemical exposure, death, fires, infrastructure damage, explosion, burns Y Evacuation, emergency response sheets for staff, emergency signage, seismic shut off valves, isolation points, manuals, immediate communication/notification of noticeable gas smells or noise, First responder training I, M Y 7. All university areas Earthquake Entrapment, lacerations, impact injuries, burns, smoke inhalation. Y Provision of Civil Defence equipment. Securing of cabinets / shelves. Heavy objects stored close to the floor, emergency management training, seismic restraint, filing cabinets kept locked, workplace inspections, Staff training (e.g. fire wardens, H & S familiarisation, H & S for managers, Contractor inductions) First responder training, Consistent and updated emergency/evacuation signage and notices M Y 8. Walking up and down steps and stairs both inside and outside Slips, trips and falls due to poor underfoot conditions, uneven ground, slippery surface, poor lighting and unsuitable footwear Bruising, fractured bones, sprains and strains, dislocations, cuts, abrasions, back injuries, head and neck injuries Y Observation audits, uneven surfaces repaired, door mats to prevent ingress of water, wet floor signs, maintenance regimes, good housekeeping, appropriate footwear, and adequate lighting, surface coating to improve adhesion/grip, Handrails, signage encouraging use of handrails, especially in wet and windy weather conditions M Y
Task Description of hazard Potential harm (consequences) Significant hazard Y/N Controls Eliminate (E), Isolate (I) or Minimise (M) Are the controls effective? Y (Yes), N (No). 9. Using walkways and pathways both inside and outside Slips, trips and falls due to poor underfoot conditions, uneven ground, slippery surface, lighting and footwear Bruising, fractured bones, sprains and strains, dislocations, cuts, abrasions, back injuries, head and neck injuries Y Observation audits, uneven surfaces repaired, door mats to prevent ingress of water, wet floor signs, maintenance regimes, good housekeeping, appropriate footwear, adequate lighting, being aware of surroundings, anti-slip strips, signage and notification M Y 10. Access, egress or participating in sporting activities Trips and slips due to poor underfoot conditions, change in level, damaged floor covering, inappropriate footwear, lack of warm up/stretching and/or poor preparation before sporting activities, poor posture Bruising, fractured bones, abrasions, cuts, dislocations, sprains and strains to muscles & ligaments, head and neck injuries Y Observation audits, uneven surfaces repaired, door mats to prevent ingress of water, wet floor signs, maintenance regimes, good housekeeping, appropriate footwear, adequate lighting, notifications and communications about the importance of warming up and stretching before and after sporting activities, supervision of activity, where necessary, by Recreation Centre staff M Y