Risks and Hazards

RISK ASSESSMENT

Hazard Identification				Risk Evaluation				Risk Control
Ref	Work Activity	Hazard	Possible Injury	Existing Risk Control	S	L	RPN	Additional Controls	S			L		RPN
1	Caffeine	Spillage of chemical onto the skin	Toxic. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.	Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after use. Wear lab coat for protection.	3	3	9	Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.	3		2		6
	Caffeine	Inhalation of chemical	Toxic. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.	Use with adequate ventilation. Wear a mask.	3	2	6	Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.	3		1		3
	Caffeine	Ingestion of chemical	Toxic. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Overexposure by ingestion may result in nervousness, tremors, and insomnia, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness, and unconsciousness.	Keep container closed.	3	2	6	Induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.	3		1		3
	Caffeine	Contact with eyes	Corrosive to eyes. Causes eye damage.	Wear goggles for eye protection.	3	2	6	Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek medical aid.	3	1			3

Hazard Identification				Risk Evaluation				Risk Control
Ref	Work Activity	Hazard	Possible Injury	Existing Risk Control	S	L	RPN	Additional Controls	S	L				RPN
3	Methanol	Contact with skin	Toxic. Repeated or extended contact may cause erythema (reddening of the skin) or dermatitis, resulting from a defatting action on tissue.	Wear lab coat and gloves. Wash thoroughly after use.	3	4	12	Rinse off instantly with soap and water. Remove  contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before re-wear.	3		3		9
	Methanol	Contact with eyes	Irritations to eyes (itching, burning, redness and tearing) Prolonged or acute contact may cause eye damage.	Wear eye goggles. Wash thoroughly after use.	4	2	8	Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.	3		2	6
	Methanol	Inhalation	Toxic. May cause blindness. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis. Severe overexposure may produce more serious symptoms, including coma and risk of liver damage	Ensure good ventilation in the lab. Keep the container closed. Wear a mask.	4	3	12	Move to fresh air. Provide artificial Respiration when breathing does not occur. Give oxygen when breathing is difficult, provided a qualified operator is available.	3		3	9
	Methanol	Ingestion	Toxic. May be fatal. May cause blindness, or result in central nervous system effects including headache, sleepiness, dizziness, slurred speech and blurred vision.	Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after use.	4	1	4	Never induce vomiting. Immediate medical attention should be seeked.	3		1	3