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Year:
2026
Institution:
SSERC
Document Type:
Risk Assessment
Location:
School Laboratory
Activity:
Teacher demonstration with Sr-90 sealed source
Assessed Hazards:
Ionising radiation exposure, contamination, source loss or theft
Target Audience:
Teachers, Technicians, Pupils
Control Measures:
Secure storage, handling procedures, shielding, training, supervision
Review Date:
Not specified
Assessment Date:
Not specified
Context:
Risk assessment for a scientific demonstration involving a Sr-90 beta-emitting radioactive source, detailing hazards, exposed groups, and safety controls.
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Organisation:
SSERC
Address:
2 Pitreavie Court, South Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU
Contact telephone:
01383 626070
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.sserc.org.uk
Document type:
Risk assessment
Based on:
HSE INDG 163 “Risk assessment - A brief guide to controlling risks in the workplace”
Revision date:
March 2018
Activity assessed:
Hydrogels workshop
Date of assessment:
29 January 2019
Hazards identified:
Eye irritants, corrosive iron II and III chlorides, potassium manganate(VII) oxidiser, boiling water, naked flame, dust inhalation
Control measures:
Use of eye protection and goggles (BS EN166 3), avoidance of combustible materials, dust minimisation, care with boiling water and Bunsen burner
Disposal guidance:
Hydrogels to be treated with sodium chloride before washing to waste with large amounts of water
Scope of activity:
Series of low-hazard experiments on hydrogels and their applications
Year:
2018
Region / city:
Dunfermline
Topic:
Risk assessment, laboratory safety
Document type:
Risk assessment report
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
SSERC
Target audience:
Teachers, laboratory technicians, educational staff
Effective period:
2018 - 2021
Approval date:
March 2018
Review date:
26th February 2021
Year:
2018
Region / city:
Dunfermline, South Pitreavie Business Park
Subject:
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Document Type:
Risk Assessment
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
Not specified
Target Audience:
Teachers, Technicians, Students
Period of validity:
Not specified
Approval Date:
February 2023
Review Date:
February 2023
Keywords:
Magnesium, Burning, Risk Assessment, Safety, Teacher Demonstration
Year:
2018
Region / city:
Dunfermline
Topic:
Risk assessment in laboratory activities
Document type:
Risk assessment
Author:
SSERC
Target audience:
Technicians, teachers, students
Period of validity:
2018
Date of approval:
3rd January 2018
Date of review:
Not specified
Additional comments:
Any tetrabutylammonium compound will work – the bisulphite is simply the cheapest.
Description:
This is a risk assessment for conducting food forensics experiments using Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges to extract coloring from soft drinks for analysis by paper chromatography or TLC.
Year:
2018
Region / city:
Dunfermline
Subject:
Risk assessment for laboratory activities
Document type:
Risk assessment
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
Not specified
Target audience:
Teachers, technicians
Period of validity:
Ongoing
Approval date:
July 8, 2022
Date of review:
Not specified
Description of activity:
Samples of various solutions have universal indicator solution or paper added and the colour is compared to a standard colour chart.
Year:
2018
Region / City:
Dunfermline, South Pitreavie Business Park
Topic:
Risk assessment, laboratory safety
Document Type:
Risk assessment
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
SSERC
Target Audience:
Teachers, pupils conducting experiments
Period of Validity:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
2018
Review Date:
30th June 2020
Changes Date:
Not specified
Description of activity:
Cooling curves using Salol or Octadecanoic acid
Additional Comments:
Disposal of materials, hand hygiene
Year:
2018
Organization:
SSERC
Address:
2 Pitreavie Court, South Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU
Contact:
01383 626070, [email protected], www.sserc.org.uk
Document type:
Risk Assessment
Activity:
Effect of Temperature Changes on Dissolving Speed
Date of assessment:
8th July 2021
Review date:
Step 5
Department:
School
Hazards noted:
Use of Bunsen Burner
Participants:
Students
Safety measures:
Existing precautions for Bunsen Burner use
Actions required:
See separate risk assessment for Bunsen Burner
Year:
2018
Organization:
SSERC
Address:
2 Pitreavie Court, South Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU
Telephone:
01383 626070
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.sserc.org.uk
Type of document:
Risk assessment
Activity assessed:
pH testing
Date of assessment:
December 2024
Hazards identified:
Boric acid, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, phenolphthalein, universal indicator solution, plant extracts
Safety measures:
Use of gloves and goggles, control of dust, avoidance of ignition sources
Intended users:
Teachers, technicians
Revision date:
March 2018
References:
HSE INDG 163 "Risk assessment - A brief guide to controlling risks in the workplace"
Year:
2018
Region / City:
Dunfermline
Topic:
Risk Assessment
Document Type:
Risk Assessment Report
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
Unknown
Target Audience:
Staff, Learners, Visitors
Period of Validity:
Ongoing
Approval Date:
March 2018
Date of Review:
Ongoing
Description of Activity:
Workplace safety assessment for slips and trips, addressing specific hazards and preventative actions for workplace safety.
Year:
2018
Region / city:
Dunfermline
Subject:
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Document type:
Risk Assessment
Organization:
SSERC
Author:
SSERC
Target audience:
Technicians, Laboratory Staff
Period of validity:
Ongoing
Approval date:
March 2018
Date of revision:
March 2018
Description of activity:
Risk assessment for handling and use of pressure systems, including gas cylinders and other pressurized devices in laboratory settings.
Additional comments:
Includes safety measures for specific hazards such as explosions, cryogenic risks, and asphyxiation.
Year:
2018
Revision date:
March 2018
Assessment date:
August 2021
Organization:
SSERC
Location:
2 Pitreavie Court, South Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU, UK
Type of document:
Risk assessment
Activity assessed:
Using a Bunsen burner
Department:
School laboratory
Potential hazards:
Gas explosion, flame-related fires, burns, carbon monoxide exposure, flashback, gas flare
Responsible personnel:
Teachers and laboratory staff
Safety measures:
Regular inspection of tubing, use of heat-resistant mats and gloves, proper ventilation, pupil instructions
Target audience:
School staff and students
Year:
2018
Organization:
SSERC
Location:
Dunfermline, UK
Document type:
Risk assessment
Based on:
HSE INDG 163
Activity:
Travel by coach and minibus
Audience:
School staff and learners
Reviewed:
March 2018
Key hazards:
Vehicle maintenance, driver competence, adverse weather, supervision, falls, pedestrian contact, slips and trips, inappropriate behaviour, exposure to biological materials
Preventive measures:
Vehicle checks, driver training, seatbelt enforcement, supervision protocols, emergency procedures, PPE for biological hazards
Year of assessment:
2022
Revision date:
March 2018
Assessment date:
October 2022
Review date:
—
Location:
SSERC, 2 Pitreavie Court, South Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU
Department:
School laboratory
Activity:
Use of 3D Printers with polymer-based materials
Type of document:
Risk assessment
Author:
SSERC Health and Safety Team
Target audience:
Learners and staff using 3D printers
Hazards identified:
Incorrect use, fumes, dust, burns, fire, ingestion, UV/laser exposure, entanglement, trip hazards, electrical hazards
Control measures:
Training, supervision, ventilation, personal protective equipment, shielding, machine guarding, safe handling procedures
Materials involved:
Polymers, solvents, UV/laser light