It is everyone's responsibility to carry out Risk Assessments for all tasks which they perform, including travel.
This should be checked by the person's supervisor, mentor or host.
The nature of the work carried out at the Lab is relatively safe, and there are few risks to consider, though you may find the information on the following does apply to you:
If you come across other common risks which should be listed here, please contact the Safety Officer.
For more unusual risks, such as: working with live mains wires or fixing the antenna on the roof, please contact the Safety Officer to discuss suitable precautions to ensure your protection.
Making assessments
- Assessments for staff and students - A brief description of how to make an assessment and what happens once risks are identified.
- Personal emergency evacuation Plan (PEEP) - An assessment for those with mobility, visual or auditory issues which may cause problems during an emergency evacuation of the building.
- For travel, see the Travel page.
Blank RA forms
- Blank forms are available as: Word doc
CST General Event Risk Assessment
This RA is covering day-to-day events, including teaching and lecturing hosted at the WGB. It does not cover external events organised by non-CST parties.
Each UTO/supervisor is asked to read the file and make themselves familiar with it.
For any events that fall outside of this general RA, please see the following page for Guidance on Events.
Example RAs
- Photocopier toner
A risk assessment concerning the hazards when handling photocopier toner. - Lifting water bottles
A risk assessment concerning the lifting and replacing of water dispenser water bottles.
