Use of liquid nitrogen

Title
Use of liquid nitrogen
Submitted
09/01/23 12:12pm
Hazard Type
General
Location
Rankine Building, 222C
Assessor's Job
Lecturer in Quantum Engineering
Activity
Research
Review Date
20/02/24
Status
Approved
Description
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)

Submitted by:
Sam Bayliss

Supervisor:
Sam Bayliss Approved
"Form updated with information about oxygen monitors."

Reviewers:
Zack Manson Approved
"Could you please add in the use of a portable oxygen monitor under the PPE / control measures section. If you don't have one i can order you one on the safety budget"

Files
Glasgow University Liquid nitrogen guidance notes.pdf
Liquid Nitrogen CoP Engineering February 2023.docx
LN2 emergency procedure.docx
CoSHH Liquid Nitrogen Storage, Transport, Dispensing in the Rankine building.docx
RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf
Potential risks involved in preparing for or carrying out work
Risk 1 9 | 4
Description
Cryogenic burns/cold exposure: see detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Consequences
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Risk rating without control measures: 9
Likelihood without control measures
Fairly likely
Impact without control measures
Moderate
Control Measures
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Risk rating with control mesaures: 4
Likelihood with control measures
Unlikely
Impact with control measures
Minor
Comments
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Risk 2 9 | 4
Description
Asphyxiation/pressure build up: see detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Consequences
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Risk rating without control measures: 9
Likelihood without control measures
Fairly likely
Impact without control measures
Moderate
Control Measures
See detailed description in attached risk assessment (RA-liquid-nitrogen.pdf)
Risk rating with control mesaures: 4
Likelihood with control measures
Unlikely
Impact with control measures
Minor
Comments
See attached risk assessment and supporting documents
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Signed by
Sam Bayliss (sam.bayliss@glasgow.ac.uk) - Signed on: Mon, Feb 20, 2023 10:15 AM
Angus Cowley-Semple (a.cowley-semple.1@research.gla.ac.uk) - Signed on: Thu, Feb 23, 2023 9:19 AM
Sarah Mann (Sarah.Mann@glasgow.ac.uk) - Signed on: Thu, Feb 23, 2023 9:40 AM
Adrian Mena (2828513M@student.gla.ac.uk) - Signed on: Thu, Feb 23, 2023 11:41 AM
Alistair Inglis (Alistair.Inglis@glasgow.ac.uk) - Signed on: Tue, Sep 26, 2023 2:23 PM
Maria Psarra (2908844P@student.gla.ac.uk) - Signed on: Wed, Oct 4, 2023 4:57 PM
Colin Morrison (2393869M@student.gla.ac.uk) - Signed on: Mon, Mar 25, 2024 5:20 PM
Nap Chung Lau (2761972l@student.gla.ac.uk) - Signed on: Thu, May 23, 2024 9:59 AM