UTS Laboratory and Workshop Checklist V27-03-2017

• Document No.

• Conducted on

  Date

• Area to be inspected

  Select FEIT.CAS_labs FEIT.CHT FEIT.civil_labs FEIT.CNC FEIT.electrical_labs FEIT.enviro_eng FEIT.FEIT_workshop FEIT.mechanical_bld1 FEIT.mechanical_bld11B4 FEIT.mechanical_bld11L10 FEIT.metrology FEIT.remote FEIT.soldering SCI.anatomy_bld1L2 SCI.anatomy_bld4L4 SCI.anatomy_bld4L8 SCI.biomed_research SCI.chem_research SCI.crimescene SCI.enviro_bld4L5 SCI.enviro_bld4L6 SCI.enviro_bld7L6 SCI.ernst_bld4L8 SCI.forensic_research SCI.glasshouse_bld4L8 SCI.glasswash SCI.GSH_research SCI.insect_bld4L8 SCI.materials_teaching SCI.MAUmain SCI.MAUvacuum SCI.physics SCI.plinth SCI.rooftop_bld7L8 SCI.stores SCI.superlab SCI.teaching_bld4L3 SCI.teaching_bld4L4 SCI.TMC_clinic SCI.workshop_bld1 DAB.fabrication_workshop TEST.test DAB.digital DAB.soft_model DAB.sewing DAB.textiles DAB.knitting DAB.advanced_fabrication DAB.photomedia DAB.ICE DAB.office

  • FEIT.CAS_labs
  • FEIT.CHT
  • FEIT.civil_labs
  • FEIT.CNC
  • FEIT.electrical_labs
  • FEIT.enviro_eng
  • FEIT.FEIT_workshop
  • FEIT.mechanical_bld1
  • FEIT.mechanical_bld11B4
  • FEIT.mechanical_bld11L10
  • FEIT.metrology
  • FEIT.remote
  • FEIT.soldering
  • SCI.anatomy_bld1L2
  • SCI.anatomy_bld4L4
  • SCI.anatomy_bld4L8
  • SCI.biomed_research
  • SCI.chem_research
  • SCI.crimescene
  • SCI.enviro_bld4L5
  • SCI.enviro_bld4L6
  • SCI.enviro_bld7L6
  • SCI.ernst_bld4L8
  • SCI.forensic_research
  • SCI.glasshouse_bld4L8
  • SCI.glasswash
  • SCI.GSH_research
  • SCI.insect_bld4L8
  • SCI.materials_teaching
  • SCI.MAUmain
  • SCI.MAUvacuum
  • SCI.physics
  • SCI.plinth
  • SCI.rooftop_bld7L8
  • SCI.stores
  • SCI.superlab
  • SCI.teaching_bld4L3
  • SCI.teaching_bld4L4
  • SCI.TMC_clinic
  • SCI.workshop_bld1
  • DAB.fabrication_workshop
  • TEST.test
  • DAB.digital
  • DAB.soft_model
  • DAB.sewing
  • DAB.textiles
  • DAB.knitting
  • DAB.advanced_fabrication
  • DAB.photomedia
  • DAB.ICE
  • DAB.office

• Specific Location

• Name of person completing the checklist

• Email of person submitting checklist (for email notification)

• Names of personnel involved in inspection

• This checklist covers the health and safety (H&S) procedures expected in laboratories, workshops and chemical stores. The checklist should be completed at least every six months.

Layout and access

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Have access restrictions to the facility been identified and communicated to staff and students?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evaluate the access requirements for the facility.

• Are walkways free of trip hazards (e.g. electrical cords and other clutter)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move or secure the offending cord or obstruction.

• Do floors have even surfaces (no lifted carpet or holes)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Are stair treads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Are corridors, walkways and work areas adequately lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

Other Work Enviroment

• Tick if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is temperature and airflow in the area adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is the lighting appropriate for the task(s) being undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Are window coverings available to minimise glare and reflection on computer screens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is the area free from odours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is noise level acceptable/adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

Storage

• Tick if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is storage adequate and convenient and free of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reorganise storage areas if possible. If this is not possible, consider providing more space or reduce the amount stored.

• Are frequently used and heavier items stored between mid-thigh and shoulder height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reorganise storage areas to put frequently used and heavier items at correct height.

• Is stored material secured to prevent shifting/falling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reorganise storage areas if possible. If this is not possible, consider providing more space or reduce the amount stored.

• Are stepladders or safe steps available to access items stored on high shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consult with staff to determine the type of steps needed, and then purchase it. Inform staff of step location.

Emergency Preparation

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are emergency evacuation procedures posted in the main work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Essential Services Compliance Manager on ext. 4689

• Is the emergency telephone number ‘6’ clearly displayed (e.g. stickers on phones, coasters, phone lists, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Essential Services Compliance Manager on ext. 4689

• Are there a sufficient number of trained emergency wardens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Essential Services Compliance Manager on ext. 4689

• Are the emergency wardens identified and available in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Essential Services Compliance Manager on ext. 4689

• Are staff aware of the Security number to be used in an emergency when an internal phone is not available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask staff to add the UTS Security Services phone number 1800 249 559 to their mobile phones’ contact list.

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers easily accessible and signposted (e.g. carbon dioxide for labs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Check the tags attached to fire extinguishers and fire blankets - have the fire extinguishers been inspected within the last six months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Essential Services Compliance Manager on ext. 4689

• Are overhead sprinklers and smoke detectors clear of obstructions, stores, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is all emergency equipment functional (e.g. Exit signage illuminated, Fire Doors and Duress Alarms) operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Are the exit doors marked, clearly visible and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear up and/or contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476.

• Are the exit doors suitable for people with limited mobility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Have all staff and students seen the ’Escape from UTS’ video?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Send staff a reminder to view emergency evacuation video and refer to the UTS Security Services webpage.

Hazards

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are staff and students made aware of all relevant hazards present in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Point out hazards to staff and students during induction.

• Are staff and students encouraged to report hazards via HIRO?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Include instructions on how to use HIRO in induction training.

• Are inspections completed at least every six months and action taken to ensure compliance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check inspection schedule and that action items previously identified have been closed off.

Accidents/incidents and First Aid

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are staff aware that accidents and incidents are reported using the Hazard and Incident Reporting Online (HIRO) system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Send staff a reminder and refer to UTS S&W webpage - Report an Accident or Incident.

• Is a First Aid Officer readily available during normal work hours, bearing in mind that all Security officers are first aid trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View the First Aid Officer database to check coverage is adequate.

• Are the contact details of First Aid Officers up to date on the First Aid Officer database listing and posters/notices listing First Aid Officers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• View the First Aid Officer database to update names on First Aid posters.

• Are posters / notices indicating the contact details of the First Aid Officers on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Update the details on all First Aid Officer signs. Additional posters and notices are available from UTS S&W webpage - First Aid.

• Are the First Aid Officers keeping their First Aid kit stocked with supplies that are not out-of-date and aware that they should never include medication (including Aspirin, Panadol or other headache preparations or pain killers of any kind)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask the First Aid Officers to order missing supplies using the order form available at UTS S&W webpage - Order First Aid Supplies. Dispose of any medication appropriately.

Risk management, information and signage

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is there an up to date Hazard Information Poster posted on or adjacent to the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Create a Hazard Information Poster using online tool on health and safety website.

• Is special signage for radiation, biological or other hazards prominently posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Post hazard specific signage

• Are Safe Work Procedures specific to the work area displayed or easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Display SWMS or make easily accessible to persons performing task.

• Is the laboratory safety manual available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make available a copy of laboratory safety manual.

• Are risk assessments conducted / reviewed annually for all hazardous activities in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Update risk assessments.

• Are staff and students made aware of risk assessments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inform workers how to access risk assessments.

• Is safety information included in student notes for each subject?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make sure subject coordinators are aware of their responsibility to include safety information in student notes.

Electrical Safety

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are electrical sockets and switches in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is there a schedule for testing and tagging plug-in electrical equipment and electrical cords based on risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety & Wellbeing for assistance on ext. 1063.

• Is there a register of tested electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Establish and maintain an electrical testing register.

• Do all portable electrical appliances have a current inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test and tag electrical equipment immediately.

• Has the use of double adaptors been eliminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Replace double adaptors with power boards.

• Are all electrical conductors, such as power boards and sockets, away from wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move electrical conductors away from where water can reach.

Manual Handling

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is work organised to limit unnecessary or excessive bending and the need to transport heavy loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Redesign the work area or work, or email Safety and Wellbeing for advice.

• Is there adequate space for tasks to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Redesign the work area or work, or email Safety and Wellbeing for advice.

• Are trolleys available for transporting heavy loads? Is the trolley/s in good repair? Is the trolley storage location relayed to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consult with staff to determine the type of trolley needed, and then purchase it. Inform staff of trolley location. Contact Safety and Wellbeing for advice.

• Is the “Tips for Manual Handling” poster on display?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Download "Tips for Manual Handling Poster" for Safety and Wellbeing website

• Have staff received appropriate training in manual handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety and Wellbeing for assistance in organising manual handling training.

Chemical inventory, labelling and risk assessments

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is an up to date inventory/register of chemicals available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Update inventory/register of hazardous materials/chemicals.

• Is an up to date (<5yrs old) SDS readily accessible for each chemical used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain up-to-date SDS. Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Chemical safety.

• Are chemicals labelled according to GHS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Label chemicals in accordance with GHS. Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Chemical safety.

• Has a risk assessment been completed for all hazardous substances or dangerous goods (designated as such by the SDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety and Wellbeing on ext. 1063 to discuss doing a risk assessment on the hazardous chemicals.

• Has there been consultation between the subject coordinators and lab manager regarding controls required for each class?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Initiate coordination of responsibility for management of chemicals between academic and lab staff.

• Are there up to date chemical control measures included in all student lab notes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Include chemical safety control measures in student notes based on risk assessment.

• Are staff and students aware of the procedures in place for the use of high-risk chemicals (i.e. flammables, explosives, cytotoxics, poisons, HF, carcinogens, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide safe work procedures for use of high risk substances.

Chemical use, risk controls and emergency response

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Does the laboratory have appropriate ventilation for the types of chemicals in use (general exhaust, local exhaust, dust extraction, fume cupboards, glove boxes etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request that appropriate ventilation be installed.

• Is appropriate safety equipment (e.g. dispenser, grounding straps, etc.) available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain any safety equipment based on risk assessment

• Is personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, aprons, etc.) available and maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain and maintain appropriate PPE based on risk assessment. Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Select and use Personal Protective Equipment.

• Are appropriate spill kits and decontamination material available where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain and maintain appropriate spill kit based on risk assessment.

• Is there a sign noting the location and instructions for use for the spill kits - noting use of appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install signs showing location of spill kits.

• Is safety equipment maintained in good operating condition and accessible to laboratory staff at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintain chemical safety equipment.

• Are safety carriers available for transporting glass or plastic containers of 2L or greater?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide safety carrier for transporting Winchesters.

• Are safety showers and eye-wash stations clearly signposted and kept clear of any obstructions and regularly checked and records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install signs showing location of safety shower and eye-wash station.

• Do staff in the area know how to respond to an emergency involving flammable liquids (ask them)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide instruction for flammable gas emergency.

• Do staff in the area know how to respond to a chemical spill (ask them)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide instructions for chemical spill response.

Fume cupboards and laminar flow cupboards

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are electrical services located outside cupboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install power points and switches outside cupboard.

• Are emergency switches clearly identified for power and gas supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install emergency stop switched for power and gas.

• Has fume cupboards been inspected and certified within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Immediately arrange of fume cupboard inspection or tag out of service.

• Are restrictions posted near fume cupboards (< 2.5L of flammables only; no H3ClO4, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Post restrictions on fume cupboard use.

• Are fume cupboards appropriate for the type of hazard (i.e. radiation, biological, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that fume cupboards are used for use intended. Post signage if required.

• Have all laminar flow cabinets been certified within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Immediately arrange of laminar flow cupboard inspection or tag out of service.

• Are procedures for the appropriate use of cabinets posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Post procedures for safe use of cabinet.

• Do the fume cupboards look clean and tidy (i.e. routine cleaning performed recently)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Establish regular cleaning of fume cupboards.

Chemical storage

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are chemicals stored correctly (i.e. only with other compatible chemicals)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store chemicals so that incompatible dangerous goods classes are not stored together.

• Are domestic refrigerators kept free of flammable liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move flammable liquids into spark-proof chemical storage refrigerator.

• Are all storage refrigerators spark-proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move flammable liquids into spark-proof chemical storage refrigerator.

• Are cabinets used for the storage of large quantities of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install dangerous goods cabinets if large quantities of dangerous goods are stored (e.g. > 1L per 1 m2 of flammable liquid)

• Is there security/restricted access to store areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keep chemical store areas locked.

• Is fire suppression or fire protection equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476.

• Is the ventilation sufficient to prevent build-up of offensive odours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request that ventilation is installed to remove offensive odours.

• Is there appropriate secondary containment to prevent the spread of major spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install bunding to prevent spread of spills of dangerous goods.

• Are all glass containers > 1kg or 1L stored below 1.5m high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store large glass containers close to the ground.

• Is all shelving compatible with chemicals stored or covered with a protective coating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install shelving that will not perish when in contact with chemical vapours or spills.

• Are all containers free from leaks or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dispose damaged containers according to hazardous waste disposal guidelines.

Flammable liquid cabinets

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is there not more than one flammable liquid cabinet per 250m2 of floor space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Distribute cabinets so there is less than one per 250m2 of floor space.

• Are flammable liquid cabinets at least 3m from power points and other ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Move cabinet 3m from ignition source.

• Is the bunding / bottom shelf in place and kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install bunding at bottom of cabinet.

• Is the area around and on top of the cabinet clear of all material i.e. no storage of combustible materials on or around cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove combustible material from around cabinet.

• Is there appropriate signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install correct dangerous goods placard on door.

• Are warning signs on the cabinet legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install new dangerous goods placard on flammable liquid cabinet.

Hazardous waste

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Is hazardous waste separated and labelled as per the UTS procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow UTS Hazardous Waste Disposal procedures.

• Are there sufficient and appropriate waste disposal containers in the laboratory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Order waste disposal containers

• Have all staff and students working in the facility received chemical safety training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide chemical safety training.

• Is there signage stating that tipping of hazardous waste down the sink is prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install sign by sink prohibiting waste disposal down sink.

Gas cylinders and cryogens

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are all gas cylinders in laboratories connected for use? (i.e. no laboratory storage)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove any cylinders that are not connected for use.

• Are gas cylinders securely chained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secure gas cylinders from falling.

• Are supply valves closed/capped if not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install sign to remind that supply valves be closed when not in use.

• Are flashback arrestors used in fuel gas supply lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install flashback arrestors in fuel lines.

• Are non-return (check) valves fitted to all processes that exceed cylinder pressure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install check valve to line directed to high pressure process.

• Is gas use confined to areas with good ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide good general ventilation to areas with gas use.

• Are specialised trolleys available for moving gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide gas cylinder moving trolleys.

• Are all cylinders at least 3m away from ignition sources and combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locate cylinders more than 3 m from ignition sources.

• Are empty cylinders separated and identified as empty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locate empty cylinders in away from other cylinders.

• Has monitoring equipment (e.g. gas detectors, alarms) been calibrated and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request that gas detectors and alarms be maintained and calibrated.

Biological

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are safe work practices in place for laboratory techniques (including minimisation of aerosols)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Develop Safe Work Procedures for standard laboratory techniques.

• Are cleaning procedures established for normal cleaning and emergency spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Develop procedures for responding to spills.

• Are autoclaves / procedures available for disinfection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Develop procedures to access autoclave.

• Are staff aware of decontamination procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communicate decontamination procedures to workers.

• Are sharps and biohazardous waste procedures established and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Develop and communicate waste disposal procedures.

• Is all research approved (where required) by the UTS Biosafety committee?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain Biosafety approval for work with PC2 organisms and GMOs.

• Is specialised personal protective equipment available and maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Refer to PPE webpage.

• Are specimen containers always labelled and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Label all specimen containers.

• Have all staff / students been provided with information on appropriate vaccinations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to UTS Vaccination webpage.

Communicable diseases

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are sharps containers available where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Sharps and Needlestick Injuries.
  

• Are personal protective equipment available as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Select & use personal protective equipment.

• Are staff made aware of safe work practices for handling of sharps and disposal procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide instruction on safe handling of sharps.

• Are the laboratory manager and academic staff aware of the emergency response procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide emergency response instruction to laboratory and academic staff.

Animal handling and facilities

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are separate facilities available for animal storage, cleaning, examination etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request that appropriate animal holding facilities be provided.

• Are infected and non-infected animals segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keep infected animals segregated.

• Are all staff trained in safety procedures associated with animal handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide instruction on safe animal handling procedures.

Ionising radiation

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are the areas designed for specific radiation procedures/work appropriately registered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Is radiation monitoring and detection equipment readily available and calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are appropriate personal and / or area monitoring procedures adopted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Is adequate and sufficient shielding material/equipment provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are all staff licensed users unless specifically exempted as postgraduate students?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are radioactive materials securely stored according to procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Is radioactive waste securely stored and disposed of according to procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are safe work procedures and decontamination/emergency procedures established?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are staff and students provided with training on safe work procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact the Radiation Safety Officer.

• Are relevant licenses and exemption notices displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Display notice of exempted students.

Non-ionising radiation

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are arc-welding operators provided with helmets (with filter lens), fire-resistant gauntlet gloves and apron, boots, spats, skull cap and boilermaker's coverall or bib, brace, shirt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide appropriate PPR to welders.

• Do arc-welding areas have ventilation to protect operators from inhaling fumes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request installation of adequate ventilation for welders.

• Do laser laboratories have the appropriate warning signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Install laser safety signs.

• Are lasers equipped with protective housings, safety interlocks, key controls, beam stops, attenuators and scanning safety guards as appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only use laser equipment that adequate engineering controls.

• Are laser operators provided with wavelength-specific eye protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide laser operators with eye protection as required by risk assessment.

• Is suitable eye protection and skin protection worn by any persons exposed to ultraviolet radiation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• See AS/NZS 1337 and AS/NZS 2211.1 for eye protection

Plant and equipment

• Check if this category is NOT applicable.

• Are machines built in accordance with relevant Australian Standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that new equipment meets Australian Standards.

• Are safe operating instructions / warning signs clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make safe operating instructions easily accessible and signs clearly visible.

• Are machines guarded / protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety and Wellbeing to discuss doing a risk assessment and implement corrective actions.

• Are any items of plant obsolete and unsafe to operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the item cannot be repaired it should be disposed of.

• Have preventative maintenance arrangements been made if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Implement preventative maintenance schedule.

• Have items of plant/equipment requiring risk assessment been identified and risk assessments documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety and Wellbeing to discuss doing a risk assessment.

• Are documented safe work procedures available for high risk plant and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 
  Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Plant and Equipment.
  

• Are staff and students trained in the safe work procedures for use of the plant/equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Include safe work procedures in training and induction.

• Is personal protective equipment available (where specified in the risk assessment / safe work procedure) and maintained in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Select and Use Personal Protective Equipment.

• Is a register of slings/ladders kept, with details of all maintenance and inspections noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintain register of slings/ladders. Refer to UTS S&W webpage - Slings webpage and the Ladders webpage.

• Has sound level testing been performed on noisy equipment and adequate controls / hearing protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Safety and Wellbeing on ext. 1063 to organise sound level testing.

• Are residual current devices in use for electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Is local exhaust ventilation drawing air effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

• Are lighting levels sufficient for operators to run equipment safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Building Services on ext. 7477 or 7476 or send a maintenance request via the Facilities Management website if review required.

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