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Assessment Team:
Name Signature
Julian Rosalie (Demonstrator)
For each of the identified hazards that are assessed as an extreme, high or
medium risk a corrective action / continuous improvement plan should be
developed and reviewed as required.
4 levels of controls define the hierarchy. The top two levels Elimination/ 3.Training and procedures
As corrective actions are planned every effort should be made to implement the
top 2 levels of control.
Heat Treatment
Salt Baths
1Description of Hazard
Hazard Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
No.
The temperature of the salt baths can be up to Wear heat resistant gloves and safety glasses
600oC and thus the hot salt can spatter when when taking samples out or putting samples into
H7 putting samples in or taking them out the baths
Consequence Likelihood L4 Risk Medium Timing immediate Responsibility operator
C3
Water that may be on the samples that were Make sure that the samples are properly dried
quenched or cleaned prior to putting the samples and do not contain any water. Wear heat resistant
into the salt baths and this may cause salt to gloves, face shield and safety glasses.Replace the
H7 spatter or may result in superheated steam being lid of the salt bath soon after placing the samples
violently expelled from the bath.
Consequence Likelihood L5 Risk Medium Timing immediate Responsibility operator
C3
Electrical hazards associated with use of 240V Ensure that earth leakage protection or residual
electrical equipment current devices are fitted to all general power
Consequence Likelihood L5 Risk low circuits. Visually inspect the leads, equipment
H4 etc. before use to detect any damage
C4
Timing immediate
Responsibility
Technician in charge
High temperatures of samples being removed and Wear heat resistant gloves and take care with
then quenched removal of samples to prevent any entanglements
E9 Consequence Likelihood D4 Risk low with other samples and place the quenching
M5 water bucket within easy reach
Timing immediate Responsibility operator
Contact with the salt baths and lids when placing Wear lab coats and thermal resistance gloves,
specimens safety glasses
H7
Consequence Likelihood L3 Risk medium Timing immediate Responsibility operator
C5
Salt spills or water spills on the floor may cause a Spills should be cleaned up immediately. Make
slipping hazard. This is likely to occur during sure quenching bucket is not full so water will
taking samples out and putting into quenching not drip during movement of the bucket. Make
H2 water bath sure the quenching water bucket is close to the
bath
Consequence Likelihood L5 Risk medium
C2 Timing immediate Responsibility operator
Salts used in the salt bath can come into the Wash with large amount of water if skin contact
contact of person. occurs. Contact doctor or poisons information
Temposal used R8/R36/R25/S46 Hazard Group C centre if swallowed. It is irritating to the eye so
wash with water and contact doctor. Safety
C1 precautions wear gloves and safety glasses when
Consequence Likelihood L5 Risk low
in contact with the salt either in solid state or
C2
liquid state
Timing immediate Responsibility
operator
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Salts are ignitable if stored with combustible Make sure salts are stored away from
materials or comes into contact with flammable combustible materials.
materials or powdered metals Responsibility
Temposal used R8/R36/R25/S46 Hazard Group C Timing immediate Technician in charge
H9
October 2002
Oil baths
2Description of Hazard
Hazard Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
No.
The temperature of the oil baths can be up to Wear heat resistant gloves and safety glasses
H7 200oC. There is a risk of hot oil spattering when when taking samples out or putting samples into
putting samples in or taking them out the oil baths
Consequence C3 Likelihood L4 Risk Medium Immediate Operator
Samples may still be wet following water quenching. Make sure that the samples are properly dried and do
Moisture contacting hot oil will generate superheated not contain any water. Wear heat resistant gloves, face
steam and by splatter molten salt over large distances. shield and safety glasses.
Replace the lid of the oil bath soon after placing the
Consequence C3 Likelihood L5 Risk Medium
H7 samples
Timing Responsibility
operator
Electrical hazards associated with use of 240V Ensure that earth leakage protection or residual
electrical equipment current devices are fitted to all general power circuits.
Visually inspect the leads, equipment etc. before use
H4 to detect any damage
Consequence C4 Likelihood L5 Risk low
Timing Responsibility
Technician in charge
High temperatures of samples being removed and then Wear heat resistant gloves and take care with removal
quenched of samples to prevent any entanglements with other
samples and place the quenching water bucket within
E9 easy reach
Consequence Likelihood D4 Risk low
M5
Timing Responsibility operator
Contact with the oil baths and lids when placing Wear lab coats and thermal resistance gloves
specimens
H7 Timing Responsibility operato
Consequence C5 Likelihood L3 Risk medium
Oil spills or water spills on the floor may cause a Oil and water spills should be cleaned up immediately.
slipping hazard. This is likely to occur during taking Make sure quenching bucket is not full so water will
samples out and putting into quenching water bath not drip during movement of the bucket. Make sure
H2 the quenching water bucket is close to the oil bath
Consequence C2 Likelihood L5 Risk medium
Timing Responsibility
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Tensile Testing Hounsfield
3
Hazard 4Description of Hazard Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
No.
H1 Crushing hand during set-up No change to existing controls.
Demonstrator to supervise set-up and sample change-over.
Machine is to be operated by SPME trained staff only.
Use caution when loading samples. Set crosshead limit
switches carefully before loading samples.
Keep other staff away from computer when loading sample
to avoid unexpected operation.
Consequence; Likelihood; Risk; Timing; Responsibility;
C2 L5 Medium Immediate Demonstrator (to supervise)
Student (to use caution)
H2 Dropping load cells or other fittings on feet during Closed shoes should be always be worn when operating the
test set up. machine.
When handling load cells or heavy grips, the wearing of
steel capped safety shoes should be considered.
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Hardness testing
5
Hazard 6Description of Hazard Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
No.
E6 Risk of eyestrain resulting after prolonged periods of Ensure lab is adequately lit while working
work
Operator to take a 10 minute break per hour operating
machine (i.e.50 minutes work then 10 minute break). Rest
eyes during break
Consequence; Likelihood; Risk; Timing; Responsibility;
M4 D5 Low Immediate Student
H4 Electrical hazard associate with mains voltage Ensure that Earth Leakage Protection or Residual Current
equipment Devices are fitted to all general power circuits used. Use
portable devices if fixed ones are not installed.
October 2002
7Electropolishing
8Preparation
9Description of
Hazard No. Hazard Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
C1 Inhalation of perchloric acid fume Solution to be prepared by lab staff students and demonstrator
during preparation of thus isolated from inhalation risk during preparation.
perchloric/methanol solutions.
Perchloric acid only to be opened, decanted etc. in a fume
B.P. of perchloric acid = 198 C. Acid cupboard. Sash height to be lowered to at least the height indicated
o
at room temperature when decanting by horizontal line. Previous flow tst to be within the last 12 months
and at -25(+/- 5)oC when mixing Winchester of acid is to be kept sealed when outside the fume
(Low volatility); Up to 0.5L cupboard. Winchester immediately returned to storage cabinet after
Winchester of acid (Lowv olatility decanting. Winchester to be carried either with two hands around
when in use); decant and mix in fume body of vessel or in a safety container.
cupboard. (Inhalation potential
unlikely); Hazard Group E R45 (Low
risk of inhalation)
C1 Risk of burns to skin from perchloric Solution to be prepared by lab staff students and demonstrator
acid during preparation of perchloric / thus isolated from inhalation risk during preparation.
methanol solution.
PPE to be worn long high grade PVC gloves, face shield, plastic
Hazard group E R45. apron, long sleeves and long trousers, enclosed shoes.
Decanting to be performed within a fume cupboard with sash
lowered so as to protect the face.
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Consequence; Likelihoo Risk; Timing; Responsibility;
C2 d; Low Immediate Technician
L5
H7 Exothermic reaction during mixing of Solution to be prepared by technician students and demonstrator
perchloric acid and methanol which thus isolated from inhalation risk during preparation.
has the potential to boil solution with
attendant risk of fire. Minimise possible contamination of the soltution by triple washing
Winchesters and equipment with clean fresh water before use.
Substitute methanol for ethanol in cooling and rinsing operations.
PPE to be worn long high grade PVC gloves, face shield, plastic
apron, long sleeves and long trousers, enclosed shoes.
Decanting to be performed within a fume cupboard with sash
lowered so as to protect the face.
Ensure that the solution temperature does not rise above 35oC
during storage
October 2002
Handling and use
Hazard 10Description of Hazard
No. Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
C1 Inhalation of perchloric acid fume during Solution to be handled by researcher inhalation risk to
electropolishing. students during set-up thus minimized.
Hazard Group E R23,R26, R36, R45 (Low risk of Winchester of acid is to be kept sealed when outside the
inhalation) storage cabinet. Winchester immediately returned to storage
cabinet after decanting. Winchester to be carried either with
o
B.P. of perchloric acid = 198 C. Acid at room two hands around body of vessel or in a safety container.
C1 Risk of burns to skin from perchloric acid during PPE to be worn safety glasses, lab coat, long sleeves and
handling and use of perchloric / methanol solution. long trousers, enclosed shoes.
Hazard group E 23,25,36,45 Winchester immediately returned to the storage cabinet after
pouring. Winchester to be carried either with two hands
around body of vessel or in a safety container.
H7 Possible explosion of Winchester following decanting Winchesters containing perchloric/methanol mixtures are to
of the solution due to evolution of gas from solution. be loosely capped and not tightly sealed.
October 2002
H7 Possible explosion or fire resulting from the use of Minimise quantities of electropolishing solution (1.5L max)
perchloric acid / methanol solutions or methanol during and methanol (3L max) within the fume cupboard at a ll
the polishing process, due to evolution of gases and / or times. Only one type of electropolishing solution within the
esters from the solution. fume cupboard at any one time.
No reported incidences of fire or explosion during Do not seal Winchester lids leave loosely capped to allow
electropolishing operations. for the evolution of gases and buildup of pressure.
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Storage
12Description of Hazard
Hazar Corrective Actions/ Risk Controls
d No.
C1 Inhalation of fumes from the perchloric acid / methanol Winchesters to be kept loosely capped rather than tightly
solutions whilst stored in the etchants cupboard. sealed.
Solution boiling point > 64.5oC, solution at room Visually inspect solution for discolouration, evolution of
temperature (Medium volatility), up to 25L of solutions gase, etc. on a weekly basis and before and during decanting
in cupboard but with caps on loosely (assume medium of solution. Immediately dispose of solutions that are
volatility during use);room ventilation (inhalation discoloured, evolving gases, etc.
potential Likely)
Hazard Group E R23,26,36,45 Dispose of solutions after one month, after prac cycle is
complete or immediately upon discolouration, etc.
October 2002
H7 Possible expolosion or fire during the storage of Minimise quantity of electropolishing solutions in cupboard
perchloric acid / methanol solutions, due to evolution of max 25L.
gas and / or esters from the solution.
Winchesters to be kept loosely capped rather than tightly
sealed.
Notes
October 2002