Research Project Safety Plan (mockup for IT)

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Project details from Research Master

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Research Master reference number
Chief Investigator name
Faculty and School
Start date
Estimated duration (years)

H&S Hazards used

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