Frequency should be determined based on the level of risk, and must not exceed 5 years. Subsequent reviewДЄn existing Risk Assessment should be reviewed at regularly scheduled intervals. If a suitable risk assessment is available, and has been reviewed on the required occasions, you do not need to complete another. Consult your laboratory manager, OHS Coordinator or supervisor to confirm. Before first useДЄ detailed risk assessment must be completed before using a chemical for the first time.ДЇor chemicals that have been used before and processes that have been completed before, your area should have a suitable existing risk assessment available. Training may be required - refer to the Chemical management guidelines When should the Risk Assessment be done? Before first purchaseДЄ preliminary risk assessment must be performed using the Health & Safety: Pre-purchase checklist before purchasing a chemical for the first time. Who does the Risk Assessment?Д¬hemical Risk Assessments must be completed by staff or students who are competent in the risk assessment process, and familiar with the chemical in question and the interaction of that chemical with the activity. For the University's general Risk Management framework, refer to Implement page within Management System. Managers/Supervisors need to ensure that all chemicals located in their area of responsibility have chemical risk assessments completed prior to use.ДЇor further support view the Safety Bulletin - Triggers for chemical risk assessment and Safety Bulletin - Chemical risk assessment resourceДetailed guidance is in the Chemical management guidelines.

A chemical risk assessment is a record of the identification of hazards and risks associated with chemicals, and the risk controls that have been implemented to mitigate these factors.

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