THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT Hazard - something with the potential to cause harm Risk-the likelihood that harm will occur Risk Assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT Examples of hazards Slip/trip hazards, work with sharps Electricity, compressed gases Lone working, out of hours work Chemicals, microbiological agents Risk Assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT “The Research Group Leader/Principal Investigator of a given research group……….. is required to take ownership of the risk assessments for all work activities carried out by themselves and those persons under their supervision” University Health and Safety Policy Part 6: 3.4 Risk Assessment Risk Assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT 2 - Identify those at risk 1 - Identify the hazards 3 - Evaluate the risks and implement controls where necessary 4 - Record your findings 5 - Review the assessment Risk Assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT General Manual Handling Fieldwork COSHH Display Screen Equipment Genetic modification Noise Fire Risk Assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT Accident and Incident Reporting Legal requirement University wide view Individual remedial action

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH HEALTH and SAFETY DEPARTMENT To access the next part of the training course, sources of guidance and further information, please click the link below: Session 5: Sources of guidance and further information Return to Index Page