Appendix C: Sample Hazard Register Generic VUW Hazard Register PLEASE NOTE: This is a general reference document for the hazards you may encounter while working at Victoria University. This document does not replace or override the hazard register for your particular laboratory, workshop, working environment, area, school or department. Task Description of Potential harm Significant Controls Eliminate (E), Are the controls effective? Y Isolate (I) or (Yes), N (No). hazard (consequences) hazard Y/N Minimise (M) 1. Using Electrical Electric shock, Y Electrical testing, maintenance regime, M, I Y electrical appliances, electrocution, insulation, RCD, defect reporting, pre-use equipment electrical and electrical burns checks on electrical equipment, repair and light fittings, wet removal of defective/faulty/damaged (See also fire conditions electrical equipment, Compliance with below) NZ/AS standards, signage, isolation 2. Working in Falling objects Impact, crush Y Securing of cabinets / shelves. Heavy I, M Y areas where injuries objects stored close to the floor, Good items are housekeeping stored 3. Kitchen or Hot water spills, Burns / scalds, N Defects to boilers repaired promptly, I, M Y tearoom hot slips, hygiene gastric problems dishwashing and cleaning facilities, drink Individuals to concentrate on task when preparation using hot water in kitchens, signage
Appendix C: Sample Hazard Register Generic VUW Hazard Register PLEASE NOTE: This is a general reference document for the hazards you may encounter while working at Victoria University. This document does not replace or override the hazard register for your particular laboratory, workshop, working environment, area, school or department. Task Description of hazard Potential harm (consequences) Significant hazard Y/N Controls Eliminate (E), Isolate (I) or Minimise (M) Are the controls effective? Y (Yes), N (No). 1. Using electrical equipment Electrical appliances, electrical and light fittings, wet conditions Electric shock, electrocution, electrical burns (See also fire below) Y Electrical testing, maintenance regime, insulation, RCD, defect reporting, pre-use checks on electrical equipment, repair and removal of defective/faulty/damaged electrical equipment, Compliance with NZ/AS standards, signage, isolation M, I Y 2. Working in areas where items are stored Falling objects Impact, crush injuries Y Securing of cabinets / shelves. Heavy objects stored close to the floor, Good housekeeping I, M Y 3. Kitchen or tearoom hot drink preparation Hot water spills, slips, hygiene Burns / scalds, gastric problems N Defects to boilers repaired promptly, dishwashing and cleaning facilities, Individuals to concentrate on task when using hot water in kitchens, signage I, M Y