CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

Printer Toner Black

For use with the Chemical management guidelines and the Chemical risk management procedure.

Location
name
Assessed by

Location no.

STEP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Date
Health & Safety Rep
Safety Team member

Chemical (Manufacturers Name & Product

Name)
Purpose of Chemical

Printer Toner - Black

Black toner for copier machine

STEP 2 RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL [TRANSFER RELEVANT DETAILS FROM REVIEW OF CHEMICAL PROCESS TABLE (PAGE 2)]
Hazardous Substance/Dangerous Good/Poison Schedule
Hazardous
Substance
No
Description of
work/activities/use

Dangerous Goods

Poison Schedule

Nil

Nil

Black toner for copier machine that is supplied in a cartridge.

Entire cartridge is inserted into the copier

Risk Rating
before Risk
Treatment
Very High
High
Medium
Low

Hierarchy of
Control

Hazard and Risk Treatment

Elimination

Substitution

Risk Rating
after Risk
Treatment
Very High
High
Medium
Low

Isolation

Engineering

Administratio
n
Storage
Requirements

Disposal and
Environmental
Requirements

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Store in cupboard in original packaging until required

Place empty cartridge in a sealed plastic bag and put into a used
cartridge recycle bin

PPE
PPE
Description
Gloves
Eye
Protection

Follow manufacturers instructions

when replacing toner cartridge.
CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET PRINTER TONER BLACK 1

Date: 2 July 2012 Version: 1.2 Authorised by: Director, OHS and Injury Management Next Review: 2 July 2015
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Use copier in a well ventilated area.

Health Surveillance

Details:

Y
N
Exposure Route

Details:

MSDS
Available
(<5 years
old)

Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other

First aid and

emergency
requirements

Labeled to
legislative
requiremen
ts

First aid kit

Details:

Special first aid requirement

Spill kit
Details:

Neutralising agent

Process

Routes of Exposure

Storage

Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion

Handling

Decanting and mixing

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Wear gloves when replacing

cartridge
Y

Respirator
Protective
clothing
Other Detail

Restrict access

REVIEW CHEMICAL PROCESS

Controls
S Substitution I Isolation
E Engineering A Administration (T Training, SOP Standard Operating
procedure)
P PPE
Control
Describe

PPE

Follow manufactures instructions when changing the cartridge this will eliminate/mitigate
toner becoming airborne.
Use in a well ventilated area.
Wear gloves to eliminate skin contact.

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Applying and spraying

Spillage and clean up

Disposal

Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe

A
PPE

Wipe up with wet paper towel and mild detergent to clean up spills of toner dust.
Wear gloves

A
PPE

Immediately place toner cartridge in a plastic bag, seal and place in a cartridge recycle bin
Wear gloves

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Trade Waste (sinks)
Floor drains
Hazardous Waste

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Hazardous emissions
Odours
Other

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EXAMPLES OF HIERARCHY OF CONTROL

Safety Measure

Explanation

Elimination: Eliminate the use of the substance

Substitution: Use a safer substance or a safer

form of the substance

use a physical process instead of a chemical process e.g. using ultrasound to clean equipment instead of a process involving chemicals;
using clips/bolts or nails instead of adhesive.
Safer substance

use detergent instead of chlorinated solvent for cleaning

use water-based chemicals instead of solvent-based

use chemicals where compatible

Safer form or process

paint with a brush instead of spraying

Isolation: Separate people or property from the
substance by distance
or barriers
Engineering: Use physical controls (such as
plant/equipment) that eliminate or reduce the
generation of substances; suppress or contain
substances; or limit the area of contamination in
the event of spills and leaks.

Administration: Use safe work practices

including good housekeeping.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide

protective clothing and equipment for employees,
supervisors and visitors. NB: items must be
compatible with chemical(s) being used/stored

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purchase a substance in a safer form

use closed systems

isolate the process to one room with restricted access or use appropriate barriers/screens to separate substances

distance workers from substances/processes through

distance property, incompatible chemicals and ignition sources (e.g. flames, sparks) from goods
use fully or partially enclosed ventilation booths

fully or partially enclose the process with exhaust extraction

use local exhaust or natural ventilation systems (e.g. air ducts, open doors/windows)

design buildings that are: compatible with the intended goods; made of non-combustible construction as far as is practicable; designed
to reduce contamination
use bunding to contain spillage

install drains, tanks or sumps to cope with spilled material

install automatic fire protection and chemical suppression systems

reduce the amount of property or the number of employees exposed

reduce the duration and/or frequency of exposure e.g. through job rotation

reduce the amount of goods/products stored and used

ensure safe interim storage of wastes/products (e.g. labeled properly in suitable containers stored away from people, the environment,
incompatible chemicals, ignition sources etc)
vacuum or wet sweep to suppress dust being generated

cover containers and make sure lids are attached

clean up spills immediately (includes provision of suitable aids, equipment and isolate floor and stromwater drains)

ensure no eating, drinking or smoking in areas where substances are used

provide suitable washing facilities

provide First Aid facilities

instruct employees on how to use substances safely

overalls, aprons, gowns, chemical resistant suits

footwear (enclosed shoes, safety boots)

gloves

chemical resistant glasses (safety glasses)

face shields/masks, respirators . full/partial

head protection

the use of remote controls

CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET PRINTER TONER BLACK 4

Date: 2 July 2012 Version: 1.2 Authorised by: Director, OHS and Injury Management Next Review: 2 July 2015
The University of Melbourne Uncontrolled when printed.