Hazard identified Why is this a Risk rating How can this
hazard? risk be reduced?
Likelihood Severity Risk
Access and layout Improper design of 1 1 Very This risk can be
the laboratory can low reduced by
increase the making sure that
probability of there is a
incidents. These sufficient
incidents can amount of space
include bumping
to be able to
into each other
conduct the
due to inadequate
workspaces and experiment
aisles between effectively
them. without coming
into contact with
anther peer.
Obstructions Laboratories that 2 1 Very Make sure that
are cluttered and low the aisles and
poorly organized exits are clear of
present a variety obstructions
of safety hazards. such as bags.
These must be at
the front. Also,
any other
unnecessary
items such as
pencil cases and
phones.
Slips and trips This is a hazard 2 2 Low risk In the likely
that is caused case of which
water gets
when students spill spilled on the
on a liquid or trip floor, make
over due to sure it is
obstructions such cleaned
immediately or
as bags in the way.
at the closest
This can cause appropriate
serious injury in time. Ensuring
the lab. the place is
completely dry
before trying
again.
Sharp points and Sharp points and 2 1 Very Handle all
edges edges can become low glassware with
cation and be
a hazard if glass extra careful
wear is broken or when it is being
chipped. Glass has help or near the
risk of breaking or end of the desk.
hazard? risk be reduced?
Likelihood Severity Risk
Access and layout Improper design of 1 1 Very This risk can be
the laboratory can low reduced by
increase the making sure that
probability of there is a
incidents. These sufficient
incidents can amount of space
include bumping
to be able to
into each other
conduct the
due to inadequate
workspaces and experiment
aisles between effectively
them. without coming
into contact with
anther peer.
Obstructions Laboratories that 2 1 Very Make sure that
are cluttered and low the aisles and
poorly organized exits are clear of
present a variety obstructions
of safety hazards. such as bags.
These must be at
the front. Also,
any other
unnecessary
items such as
pencil cases and
phones.
Slips and trips This is a hazard 2 2 Low risk In the likely
that is caused case of which
water gets
when students spill spilled on the
on a liquid or trip floor, make
over due to sure it is
obstructions such cleaned
immediately or
as bags in the way.
at the closest
This can cause appropriate
serious injury in time. Ensuring
the lab. the place is
completely dry
before trying
again.
Sharp points and Sharp points and 2 1 Very Handle all
edges edges can become low glassware with
cation and be
a hazard if glass extra careful
wear is broken or when it is being
chipped. Glass has help or near the
risk of breaking or end of the desk.
