Risk Assessments & Safe Operating Procedures Register

Finding a Risk Assessment or Safe Operating Procedure

To search for a risk assessment or safe operating procedure, Ctrl+F will open a search function so you can type in the text you wish to look for.

You can also click on the link to the category link here:

Undergraduate RA/SOP
Chemical & Reagent RA/SOP
Plant & Equipment RA/SOP
Processes RA/SOP

If you have any risk assessments or safe operating procedures that you would like added to the risk register, email the School HSO.

For more information regarding why we need Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures, click here.

Please contact the School Health and Safety Officer for up to date copies of RA and SOP templates.

Undergraduate RA/SOP

Chemical & Reagent RA/SOP

This register is for high risk/hazardous/dangerous substances.  If the chemical you are looking for is not listed on this register, check with Chemwatch for further information.  Chemicals tend not to have their own individual SOPs.  They are used as a part of a process which will reference the Risk Assessment.

Plant & Equipment RA/SOP

Processes RA/SOP

Risk Assessments & SOPs - Why?

Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures are an integral part of the work we do.  Before commencing any task for the first time or use a piece of equipment for the first time, it is imperative that we make sure there is a risk assessment for it.  If you see something that is unsafe or feel could be potentially harmful; you need to make sure there is a Risk Assessment available. 

A Risk Assessment provides us with a list of potential hazards relating to a process, chemical, piece of equipment etc and gives us the controls to be able to manage those hazards and reduce the risk to you and your colleagues.

Safe Operating Procedures give us instructions on how to perform tasks, use a piece of equipment or a chemical safely.  Where there is risk involved, a Safe Operating Procedure is required.

Should a Risk Assessment or SOP not be available for any relevant item, it is the responsibility of the Group Leader/Supervisor to complete this process. You can also follow the link to the web instructions: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. 

The University also conducts training on Hazard Management which includes completing a risk assessment.   Go to the University Training Web Page and enrol for the Hazard Management training session.

Once you have completed your Risk Assessment or SOP, forward it to the School HSO for review and upload to the register.