Structural Engineering Experiment risk assessment

Structural Engineering experiments, primarily carried out in the Francis (Structures) Lab can have unique hazards and a combination or risk management processes needed to control these hazards.

A Structural Engineering experiment may combine chemical, plant/equipment, manual handling and task based hazards. To avoid having to complete a separate risk assessment for each of these hazard categories, a one-stop risk assessment document has been made available.

Filing and retention of the risk assessment document

Completed Structural Engineering Experiment risk assessment forms are to be filed in Chapter 6 of the applicable department/unit/lab OHS Documentation Folder.

The completed risk assessment form needs to be retained in the applicable department/unit/lab OHS Documentation Folder for five (5) years, after which it can be disposed of via a confidential waste bin.

FAQs about Structural Engineering Experiment risk assessments

Email your question to the MSE OHS Unit and responses will be posted here.

Q. For coursework experiments, who is responsible for ensuring the risk assessment is completed?

A. The supervisor of the coursework subject is responsible for ensuring that the risk assessment is completed before the experiment begins. The conduct of the risk assessment can be delegated to the students to complete (a good training exercise) however it must be 'authorised' by the coursework supervisor before the task can begin. The completed and signed document must be filed in the Francis (Structures) Lab OHS Documentation Folder.

Download the 60-003 Structural Engineering Experiment Risk Assessment Form