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RHVC ASSESSMENT - Science Storage Room PDF
RHVC ASSESSMENT - Science Storage Room PDF
RHVC ASSESSMENT - Science Storage Room PDF
RHVC ASSESSMENT:
Science Storage Room
Table 1
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Glass
instruments
placed near the - Not near any
edge of the contact with
cabinet. people.
TOTAL 5 5 2 15
Interpretation:
The chances of the glass instruments breaking and causing injury via its shards are
certain. It is an extremely high risk and it should be understood that Figure 1 is not the
only cabinet filled with glass instruments filled haphazardly. There were 3 more
cabinets filled with other instruments, mixed with harder material such as metals;
microscopes and scales. Aside from the number of cabinets the chances of getting
help when alone in the room is low, seeing as the room is located at the top of the
dormitory and people rarely go up to the room itself. So, contact with other people will
Figure 1
Open cabinet with glass instruments haphazardly placed on top of one another and close to the edge.
Table 2
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Enclosed space
TOTAL 2 6 4 3
Interpretation:
The risk of having chemical fires in the room is an unlikely occurrence. But still a
moderate risk. It should still be considered as a big threat since the adjoining rooms
may be caught in the fire as well. Luckily the school conducts fire drills when needed.
The room needs to be monitored and the liquids scattered across the room should be
Figure 2
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Access to the
- Not been room is usually
- Old furniture and
cleaned for a monitored.
other science
while.
models have
- School faculty do (2(H) x (3V)) /
Dust Inhalation gathered dust.
- Hazard is usually checkups on the 3(C)
disregarded. room.
- Floor is covered
with dust.
- Enclosed space - It is relatively
clean.
TOTAL 2 3 3 2
Interpretation:
The risk is stated to be at a rare occurrence. A low kind of risk at best. The room was
relatively clean when inspected. The only things in the room that were noticeably
covered with dust were the floors and some science models. Though the ones that did
gather dust, have gathered quite an amount. It is recommended that people wear
masks. Generally, people with allergies to dust and asthma should avoid the room as
well.
Figure 3
A student cleaning the dust and grimes off the floor of the storage room.
Table 4:
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
TOTAL 3 2 3 3
Interpretation:
The risk of stumbling due to chairs and other objects in the way is unlikely. A moderate
risk. Nevertheless, a careful organization of objects in the room must be done. People
going to the room should be lenient when it comes to where they are heading or where
they are stepping. Completing some of the models or storing some parts of it may
prove useful to lessen the chances of stumbling. As best as it can be, the room should
Figure 4-5
Two students are cleaning and organizing the messed-up items and arranging the chairs.
Table 5:
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Chemicals and
other unknown
liquids are not -Enclosed space
organized
- Access to the
properly. - Not near any
room is usually
contact with
monitored.
- Liquids are within people.
reach and
- School faculty do
available to - Numerous
checkups on the
anyone entering amounts of
Chemical Burns room. (4(H) x (4V)) /
the room. different fluids.
4C)
- All liquids seem
- Specimens are - No nearby water
to be sealed.
present implying source to wash
the use of out chemicals or
- People usually
Formaldehyde or liquid.
avoid touching
Formalin
liquids.
- Liquids may be
- Jars containing old and expired.
liquids are large in
amount.
TOTAL 4 4 4 4
Interpretation:
A science storage room would naturally have chemicals. This room’s risk of chemical
burns is unlikely. It is a moderate risk. The jars should be kept away from other people.
than the one it is in now. Chemical burns should be easily avoidable if the chemicals
Figure 7
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
TOTAL 3 3 3 3
Interpretation:
moderate risk. However, it should be noted that the materials are not secured on top
of the object. So, any shaking such as an earthquake can effectively knock the
materials down and fall on someone. The best thing to do for this particular risk is to
secure the materials on top or just move them down in order to avoid the risk entirely.
Figure 8
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Access to the
-Enclosed space
room is usually
monitored.
- Not near any
- Containers may contact with
- School faculty do
Chemical Fumes contain chemicals people. (1(H) x (3V)) /
checkups on the
with gaseous (3C)
room
excess. - First aid is not
available in the
- Enclosed space
vicinity of the
means gas will not
room.
travel.
TOTAL 1 3 3 3
Interpretation:
The risk of inhaling toxic chemical fumes is a low risk and rare chance of occurring.
The chemicals contained in any of the jars found in the room should be properly stored
and not put anywhere where students may be able to reach them without adult
supervision. Fortunately, people do not open containers filled with liquid immediately.
This risk may just be a rare occurrence but should also be considered as a possibility
either way.
(See Figure 2)
Table 8:
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
-Enclosed space
- Containers may
contain chemicals - Not near any - Access to the
with gaseous contact with room is usually
excess. people. monitored.
TOTAL 4 6 5 4.8
Interpretation:
The risk of chemical poisoning scored an unlikely occurrence and is a moderate risk.
But with the abundance of different liquids and chemicals found in the room that threat
when entering the room is advised. Each student going into the room should be
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Exposed wires
were found on the -Enclosed space
outside vicinity of - Access to the
the room. - Narrow hallways. room is usually
monitored.
- The outlet may - Hazard is usually
be too low and disregarded. - School faculty do
can cause circuit checkups on the
Electrical Fire (4(H) x (5V)) /
fire if the room is - There is no fire room
(3C)
flooded. extinguisher
present in the - Fire
- CPUs may also room. extinguishers are
start a short found on the other
circuit. - Not near any floors of the
contact with dormitory.
- Alcohol is in the people.
room.
TOTAL 4 5 3 6.6
Interpretation:
The risk of electrical fire happening is unlikely and is a moderate risk. Still, we must be
alert when electricity is involved. Short circuiting can lead to fires. Along with the room
field with alcohol, the fire can get stronger and bigger before we can stop it. An
inspection of every outlet, seeing if each one is still intact can help to lessen the
Figure 8
NUMERICAL
RISK HAZARD VULNERABILITY CAPACITY
COMPUTATION
- Access to the
room is usually
- Narrow hallways monitored.
- Floor is covered
in dirt and dust. - Hazard is usually - School faculty do
Slippery Floor disregarded. checkups on the (2(H) x (3V)) /
- Liquids may be room (3C)
poured onto the - Not near any
floor. contact with - Mops and other
people. porous objects are
available near the
room.
TOTAL 2 3 3 1.5
Interpretation:
Slipping on the floor scored a 1.5 on the scale. Meaning it has a rare chance of
happening and is only a low risk. Still slipping may lead to bigger injuries. Concussion,
bruises or sprains on your feet. The dirt of the floor can be a big factor as to why some
might slip. With the numerous liquids scattered around the room it may make a puddle
if poured on the floor, and mixed with the dirt, slipping is a certainty.
(See Figure 3)
Overall Interpretation and Assessment of the Room:
Overall, the room has risks that can cause problems for people when a flood is
expected. The room is filled with chemicals that are flammable, such as formalin, that
are used to preserve the dissected parts of different animals. Although it is contained
in a glass jar, the risk is still present as glass is fragile and one drop can cause a huge
mess. The science models and instruments block the passageway, preventing people
from running quickly when there is an emergency. The floor is dirty and dusty, which
further injuries or even death. Prioritizing the safety of everyone with proper knowledge
about hazards is important to save and protect ourselves and our loved ones.