Completed by: Signed: Record of annual review: Risk Rating: 17-25 Unacceptable – Stop activity and make immediate improvements/seek further advice 10-16 Tolerable – look to improve within specified timescale 5-9 Adequate – Look to improve at next review 1-4 Acceptable - No further action, but ensure controls are maintained to using the risk rating table: Consequences Likelihood 1 Insignificant – no injury 1 Very unlikely – 1 in a million chance of it happening 2 Minor – minor injuries 2 Unlikely – 1 in 100,000 chance of it happening 3 Moderate – up to three days absence 3 Fairly likely – 1 in 10,000 chance of it happening 4 Major – more than three days absence 4 Likely – 1 in 1,000 chance of it happening 5 Catastrophic – or disabling 5 Very likely – 1 in 100 chance of it happening Physical / Mechanical / Electrical / Biological (Animals) Risk Assessment Location: Task/Activity/Environment: Date of Assessment: Identify hazards could cause harm: Identify risks = what could go wrong if hazards cause harm:
Biological Risk Assessment – Microorganisms Step 1 – Obtain the Information Microorganism Biological Hazard Classification Locations Possible Route of Entry (Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption, Vector, Sharps) GMO Status Disposal route Risk level 1 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 2 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 3 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 4 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 5 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 6 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 7 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No 8 N/A 1 2 3 Yes / No If any or the organisms hold a GMO status then your project / research must be referred to the GMO Committee for their approval. Step 2 – Assess the Risk Identify hazards which could cause harm: Identify risks = what could go wrong if hazards cause harm: No. No.
Chemical Risk Assessment (COSHH). No Product / Chemical MSDS present Risk Phrases (R…) Safety Phrases (S…) Flammable/ highly flammable / explosive / oxidising? What precautions are required? What PPE is required? Risk level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 the product brand name or chemical name. Make sure the MSDS is available in the area in which you are working. These should be on the MSDS These should be on the MSDS Please state which if applicable. E.g. Fume cabinet / specialised storage cabinets / segregation of chemicals. E.g. gloves / goggles / lab coats. Use the below to calculate this. If any medium, high or critical risks are identified you will need to implement additional control measures to lower the risk. No Product / Chemical Risk level in 1st table What additional precautions are required? Risk level 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Use the corresponding number and product name from the table Eg. use and alternative chemical / process, reduce the quantities and exposure levels Use the table below to calculate this after the additional precautions have been implemented. Completed by: Signed: Record of annual review: Risk Rating: 17-25 Unacceptable – Stop activity and make immediate improvements/seek further advice 10-16 Tolerable – look to improve within specified timescale
17-25 Unacceptable – Stop activity and make immediate improvements/seek further advice 10-16 Tolerable – look to improve within specified timescale 5-9 Adequate – Look to improve at next review 1-4 Acceptable - No further action, but ensure controls are maintained Guide to using the risk rating table: Consequences Likelihood 1 Insignificant – no injury 1 Very unlikely – 1 in a million chance of it happening 2 Minor – minor injuries 2 Unlikely – 1 in 100,000 chance of it happening 3 Moderate – up to three days absence 3 Fairly likely – 1 in 10,000 chance of it happening 4 – more than three days absence 4 Likely – 1 in 1,000 chance of it happening 5 Catastrophic – death or disabling 5 Very likely – 1 in 100 chance of it happening Radiation / Laser Risk Assessment Location: Date of Assessment: Identify Hazards which could cause harm: Identify risks = what could go wrong if hazards cause harm: No. Hazard No. Risk