Risk Assessment

A Risk Assessment was conducted, reviewing the product from the viewpoint of the end user. It covers such hazards as the rocket fuel, over pressurisation of the fuselage, electrical shock and the rocket itself as it becomes a projectile during launch. The assessment covers each hazard, scoring them regarding their severity and likelihood to occur as well as covering extra measures that can be taken and by who (ISO 2018).

In our example of a risk matrix score, the highest possible value is 9 with the highest in our assessment being a 2.

Solutions to hazards were formulated using the hierarchy of control. The most common of these being protective clothes and equipment by protective eyewear and shielding. Other controls such as warning other of the launch and reminding users to dry their hands when handling the circuit board are examples of administrative controls. Introducing an electric pressure meter is an example of a Substitution Control by replacing the manual handpump with a less hazardous version. However, care should still be taken to ensure the alternative is safer than the original (HSE 2011).

Also included is a date of when the risk assessment will be reviewed again (01/05/2023). The risk assessment may need to be reviewed sooner if the design of the rocket is modified to the extent that new hazards could occur.

International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) (2018). Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use, Available at: https://www.iso.org/standard/63787.html , Accessed: 01/05/2022

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (2011). Management of risk when planning work: The right priorities, Available at:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/lwit/assets/downloads/hierarchy-risk-controls.pdf , Accessed: 01/05/2022

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