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STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT

Person(s) undertaking project:

Project supervisor:

Brief outline of project:

Outline the types of activities that
will take place or items
fabricated i.e. face to
face interviews, public
surveys, water sampling,
machining vehicle parts,
brazing etc.

Dates of study (from to)

Location(s) of activity:
Country and specific area.

Will the project involve laboratory work? Yes / No

If yes, you will be required to complete separate risk assessment(s) prior to carrying out any
laboratory work.
Will the project involve workshop work? Yes / No
If yes, you will be required to complete an induction and may carry out a separate risk
assessment(s) prior to carrying out any workshop work.

Will the project involve travel? (If yes, complete this section as fully as possible. The form Yes / No
may require review prior to travel to add missing
details)
Contact details at destination(s):
Contact details of next of kin in
case of emergency:
Approximate dates of travel:
Your supervisor must have details
of travel plans once confirmed.
Arrangements to maintain
contact with the
University:
Emergency contact information: School/Faculty contact (Daytime): 02476
24hr University contact (Protection Service): 02476 888 555
Local healthcare/emergency services:
Has suitable travel insurance has been obtained? (Please attach a copy of certificate) Yes / No
If EU travel, has EH1C card been obtained? Yes / No
Has advice/vaccinations from GP been sought (where appropriate)? Yes / No
Are medical kits required (i.e. in countries with poor healthcare facilities)? Yes / No
Are there any warnings issued by the FCO* against travel to the area? Yes / No
Have you registered with the FCO* service LOCATE? (British nationals only) Yes / No

*FCO = http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/

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PLEASE USE THE HAZARD CHECKLIST AS A GUIDE WHEN COMPLETING THIS SECTION.

Hazard Precautions to be used

Work factors:
E.g.: dealing with the public,
interviewing on sensitive issues,
lone working, driving, working on
boats, laboratory work;
biological, chemical hazards etc

Site specific factors (in the

field):
E.g.: remote area, construction
site, local endemic
diseases, political unrest,
terrorism risk etc
If travel abroad see FCO*
website list any risks
greater than there would
be for the UK

Environmental factors (in the

field):
E.g.: extremes of temperature,
altitude, weather conditions, tidal
conditions, cliffs, bogs, caves,
mountains etc

Equipment:
E.g.: operation of machinery, use
of specialist equipment,
manual
handling/transportation,
compressed gases, etc

Other:
Detail any special arrangements
required, i.e. permissions
required,
accommodation, travel,
catering etc

This assessment must be reviewed before any significant project changes are made.
Assessment carried out by: Authorisation to proceed:
Signature: Signature:
Position: Position:
Date: Date:

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