Workplace inspections to identify slip and trip hazards UNSW After hours guideline OHS322 Swipe card access only after hours Boiling water from urn Burns from hot water Signage put up in kitchen to Using kitchen appliances for 2 E Low or touching hot remind people e.g. Hot Hot surfaces with sandwich “Caution: preparing food & drinks surfaces maker / toaster Water” etc. Severe scalding from Microwaves should not be Food getting caught in superheated food & placed at high levels toaster fluids Overheating food in Irritation to skin, microwave eyes, chemical Annual tagging and testing of Using cleaning chemicals burns. electrical equipment Electrical shocks/ burns Electrical Excessive heat Heat exhaustion Providing fans and opening Thermal comfort in offices 2 C Medium doors, windows and vents where Lack of ventilation / air flow Dehydration practical; Headaches Providing water Fainting Wearing lighter and loose fitting Dizziness clothing during hot weather Monitor staff for signs of heat distress Risk of being Follow UNSW Working After Working after business hours Walking to and from your vehicle 2 C Medium physically assaulted Hours Guideline OHS322 /transport alone or in the dark or working alone Use well-lit areas like the University Walk to access car/bus Try to walk in groups or pairs
Workplace inspections to identify slip and trip hazards UNSW After hours guideline OHS322 Swipe card access only after hours Using kitchen appliances for preparing food & drinks Boiling water from urn Hot surfaces with sandwich maker / toaster Food getting caught in toaster Overheating food in microwave Using cleaning chemicals Electrical Burns from hot water or touching hot surfaces Severe scalding from superheated food & fluids Irritation to skin, eyes, chemical burns. Electrical shocks/ burns Signage put up in kitchen to remind people e.g. “Caution: Hot Water” etc. Microwaves should not be placed at high levels Annual tagging and testing of electrical equipment 2 E Low Thermal comfort in offices Excessive heat Lack of ventilation / air flow Heat exhaustion Dehydration Headaches Fainting Dizziness Providing fans and opening doors, windows and vents where practical; Providing water Wearing lighter and loose fitting clothing during hot weather Monitor staff for signs of heat distress 2 C Medium Working after business hours or working alone Walking to and from your vehicle /transport alone or in the dark Risk of being physically assaulted Follow UNSW Working After Hours Guideline OHS322 Use well-lit areas like the University Walk to access car/bus Try to walk in groups or pairs 2 C Medium
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