School/Function Safety Arrangements and Risk Assessments
TU Dublin Process
- Senior Managers in Schools/Functions will ensure that risk assessments are carried out for all activities carried out by staff and students in their area, including any equipment and machinery they use and will ensure that adequate control measures are put in place to reduce the risk associated with the activity, equipment and machinery.
- The Safety, Health and Welfare Office will provide a range of templates to assist with the hazard identification and risk assessment process.
- The OHAs are available to conduct risk assessment workshops for School/ Function risk assessment working groups and offer professional judgement and advice as appropriate.
- Changes to School/Function Safety Arrangements and Risk Assessments can be approved by the Head of School/Function.
- The Head of School/Function approves final version and brings to the Faculty Dean and University Safety Steering Committee for noting.
School/Function Safety Arrangements and Risk Assessment Template
RAMS Template
Resources
- HSA Guide to Risk Assessment
- Basics Steps to complete a risk assessment
- BeSmart free HSA resource for risk assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Workplace Safety and Health Management