Ergonomics and Workspace

2 Risk assessment

The principal and/or their delegate, in consultation with the HSR and employees, must assess the risk using one of the following templates:

• Risk Assessment Template
• Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
• Workstation Risk Assessment

In assessing the risk, the frequency and duration of exposure should be established to determine how to best control the hazard.

2.1 Workstation Risk Assessment Request

The principal or their delegate, in consultation with the HSR and employees, must ensure that employees that request a workstation assessment must:

1. complete the Department's Ergonomics eLearning module (login required)
2. complete the Workstation Risk Assessment (under Resources tab)

Once completed the principal or their delegate must ensure controls are implemented.

If controls implemented are not adequate please contact the OHS Advisory Service on 1300 074 715 or email safety@education.vic.gov.au for further information and advice.