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Significant Hazard
Perceived Nature of Risk
Control Measures
Residual Risk
Low (L) / Medium (M) / High (H)
Electrical Safety
Power to instrument
Carry out regular PAT testing according to company’s PAT testing routine
and process.
Only approved persons, the manufacturer or appointed distributors are to
carry out electrical work inside the instrument.
Ensure any spills in the vicinity of the instrument or power line are cleared
up adequately and immediately and any decontamination is undertaken.
L
Manual Handling
Replacing propane bottles.
Moving the instrument from storage to
area of use.
Small propane cylinders are recommended.
The instrument weighs 11kg, follow correct manual handling lifting
technique. Ask for help if required.
Refer to your companies manual handling risk assessment.
L
Storage / housekeeping
As Above “Chemical Storage”
As above “Chemical Storage”
M
Pressure/ Vacuum systems
Propane cylinder is at high pressure
Refer to the manufacturers guidelines for the safe storage, location and
operation of the gas supply cylinder.
Store and use in line with local regulations.
L
Temperature
Hot surfaces on the flame photometer
chimney and exhaust region.
Use adequate signage to ensure other workers know the instrument is on
and hot.
See above “Burns / Fire”
M
Lone Working
All of the above
Ensure you are familiar with your companies “lone working” document
and regulations. Assess as appropriate.
L