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    GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT Mechatronics Laboratory

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    This risk assessment summarizes hazards associated with student projects in the Mechatronics Laboratory at Building 11, Level 10 Room 403. Key hazards include fumes and fire from the laser cutter. Control measures to minimize risks include safety training, constant supervision, fume extraction, and fire extinguishers. With these controls in place, the residual risk level for laser cutter use is low. The assessment was approved by Carlo Giampietro on May 3, 2017.

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    GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT Mechatronics Laboratory

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    This risk assessment summarizes hazards associated with student projects in the Mechatronics Laboratory at Building 11, Level 10 Room 403. Key hazards include fumes and fire from the laser cutter. Control measures to minimize risks include safety training, constant supervision, fume extraction, and fire extinguishers. With these controls in place, the residual risk level for laser cutter use is low. The assessment was approved by Carlo Giampietro on May 3, 2017.

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    This risk assessment summarizes hazards associated with student projects in the Mechatronics Laboratory at Building 11, Level 10 Room 403. Key hazards include fumes and fire from the laser cutter. Control measures to minimize risks include safety training, constant supervision, fume extraction, and fire extinguishers. With these controls in place, the residual risk level for laser cutter use is low. The assessment was approved by Carlo Giampietro on May 3, 2017.

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    GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT Mechatronics Laboratory

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    This risk assessment summarizes hazards associated with student projects in the Mechatronics Laboratory at Building 11, Level 10 Room 403. Key hazards include fumes and fire from the laser cutter. Control measures to minimize risks include safety training, constant supervision, fume extraction, and fire extinguishers. With these controls in place, the residual risk level for laser cutter use is low. The assessment was approved by Carlo Giampietro on May 3, 2017.

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    GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT Mechatronics Laboratory

    Work area / operation Student Project Area Building 11, Level 10 Room 403 Assessors name Carlo Giampietro

    Other persons consulted Richard Turnell Date Wednesday, 3 May 2017

    RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL (H,M,L)


    INHERENT RISK - Harm that could occur from these CONTROL MEASURES - Proposed Action to minimise risk to an acceptable level. If high risk, then all that is
    ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
    hazards if controls fail or are not in place. Responsibility of Manager. reasonably practicable must been
    done to manage risk.

    MAS / AccessEng Induction


    Fumes Training / assessment
    Suffocation
    Laser Cutter Fire Constant monitoring and supervision L
    Burns / Smoke inhalation
    Fume extraction unit
    Fire extinguisher.

    Assessment approval: I am satisfied that the risks are not significant or are adequately controlled and that the resources required will be provided.

    Supervisors Name Carlo Giampietro Signature Date Wednesday, 3 May 2017

    UTS General Risk Assessment Page 1 Version May 2017


    Guidance notes for documenting General Risk Assessments

    ACTIVITY
    Describe here any hazardous activities related to the work area or operation.

    ASSOCIATED HAZARDS
    Plant & Equipment noise, vibration, moving parts (crushing, friction, stab, cut, shear), pressure vessels, lifts/hoists/cranes, sharps
    Manual Handling repetitive movements, lifting awkwardly, lifting heavy objects
    Work Environment moving objects, extremes in temperature, isolation, work at height, allergies to animal bedding, dander and fluids
    People potentially violent or volatile clients/interviewees
    Communicable Diseases exposure to bodily fluids/infectious materials, animal bites and scratches,
    Environmental emissions to atmosphere, discharge to soil and water bodies (including stormwater run-off), nuisance noise & odour
    Radiation (non-ionizing) including lasers, microwaves or UV light
    Electrical plug-in equipment used in hostile work environment, exposed conductors, high voltage equipment
    Pathogens dealings with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses
    GMOs dealings with genetically modified organisms
    Cytotoxins carcinogens, mutagens or teratogens
    Radiation (ionizing) Ionizing radiation source such as radioactive substance or radionuclide, or irradiating apparatus
    Chemical hazardous substances, dangerous goods, fumes, dust, compressed gas

    INHERENT RISK
    Provide details of the harm that could be caused to people or the environment if something goes wrong. For example: inhalation of fumes,
    laceration, injury to back, infection, burns to skin or eyes. Think about what could happen if controls fail or are not in place.

    CONTROL MEASURES
    This is proposed action to reduce risk to an acceptable level. Apply the Hierarchy of Controls, listed below, when deciding the best control
    measure to apply. Control types closer the top of the list are preferable.

    1. ELIMINATE THE HAZARD. For example: use a different less dangerous piece of equipment, fix faulty machinery, use safer materials or
    chemicals
    2. ISOLATE THE HAZARD FROM THE PEOPLE. Separate people from the danger. For example: use shielding, use lifting equipment or
    trolleys, remove dust or fumes with exhaust system, lock-out machinery.
    3. CHANGE THE WAY THE JOB IS DONE. For example: change work practices, provide training, information and signs, write work
    procedures.
    4. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), noting specific PPE is required for each job. For example: respirator, hearing
    protection, gloves. Training and information is required for the use of PPE.

    RESIDUAL RISK LEVEL (H, M, L)


    Estimate risk taking into account the way the activity is run and control measures put in place. The level of risk can be determined by
    combining consequence and likelihood using the risk matrix from below. Residual risk should be reduced to a level acceptable by
    management.

    CONSEQUENCE OF HARM

    This is how bad it will be if something does go wrong i.e. the number of people that could be harmed, the severity of injury.

    INSIGNIFICANT Non-injury incident. Minor effects on biological or physical environment.


    MINOR Injury or ill health requiring first aid. Moderate, short-term effects but not affecting ecosystem functions.
    MODERATE Injury or ill health requiring medical attention. Serious medium-term environmental effects.
    MAJOR Injury or ill health requiring hospital admission. Very serious long term impairment of ecosystem functions.
    CATASTROPHIC Fatality or permanent disabling injury. Very serious long term impairment of ecosystem functions.

    LIKELIHOOD OF HARM CONSEQUENCES

    Chance of harm occurring is affected by the duration of LIKELIHOOD Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
    the activity and its frequency; the number of people
    Almost certain H H E E E
    doing the activity and the level of exposure to the
    hazard. Likely M H H E E

    RARE Heard of something like this occurring Possible L M H E E


    elsewhere.
    UNLIKELY The event does occur somewhere from Unlikely L L M H E

    time to time.
    Rare L L M H H
    POSSIBLE The event might occur once in your
    career.
    FromAS/NZS4360:RiskManagement.
    LIKELY The event has occurred several times or
    more in your career.
    ALMOST CERTAIN The event will occur on an
    annual basis.

    UTS General Risk Assessment Page 2


    Version May 2017

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