PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE

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1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE INVENTORY OF ACTIVITIES No. Process/Location: Work Activities Common undergraduate modules: Year 1: APA104, ABA106 Year 2: DPA200, APA231, ABA207 Year 3: APA 331, SS3101, IPE3004 Year 4: 1 Exercise Physiology Activities: Handling of treadmill Handling of cycle ergometers Handling of metabolic carts Blood work Physiological tests Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Kinanthropometry oratory activities are extended to research students, final year projects, in-service courses and any short courses when necessary. 1

2 NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENCE EDUCATION ACTIVITY-BASED RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Process/Location: Exercise Physiology Conducted by: (Names, designations, date) Darren Lim Approved by: (Names, designations, date) Asst Prof Chow Jia Yi Last Review Date: August 2011 Next Review Date: August Hazard Identification 2. Evaluation 3. Handling of: Persons-at- Existing Follow up by (name, designatio n & date) 1 Treadmill operation (Motorised) Sudden acceleration / deceleration High speed running belt Tripping and falling Injuries to upper and / or lower limbs Foot getting caught in belt (observers) Safety harness for subject, disengage treadmill on falling Briefing participants on safety precautions Emergency stop button Proper equipment training and supervision for user Covered shoes only Observing students are advised not to stand around perimeter of moving belt User will be supervised until competency is agreed by supervisor / 2

3 1. Hazard Identification 2. Evaluation 3. Persons-at- Existing Follow up by (name, designatio n & date) 2 Treadmill operation (Non-motorised) Acceleration rod Calibration weight Physical injuries from losing balance Familiarisation must be conducted for participants Emergency stop button Two persons to do calibration Selection of subjects / 3 Cycle ergometer Dropping of loading weights High speed spinning wheel Foot or toe injuries Friction burns All subjects must wear covered footwear, User properly briefed and trained No standing in front of bike / 4 Gas calibration Gas cylinders leakage Leakage Close supervision of users to shut off gas cylinders after calibration Cylinders must be kept upright and in a well ventilated place / No heat source Signage 5 Oxygen consumption measurement Exchange of biological fluids Transmission of disease Soaking and thorough disinfecting of face masks, breathing tubes and mouth piece / 3

4 1. Hazard Identification 2. Evaluation 3. Accident / Ill Persons-at- Existing Follow up by (name, designation & date) 6 Physiological stress tests Over exertion Giddiness Nausea Sprains Muscle pulls Subjects are briefed on pre test preparation (eg no food) Proper warm up Unwell subjects are advised from doing tests coats, gloves and covered shoes at all times 7 Blood work Cross contamination Low blood pressure Transmission of disease Fainting Strict adherence and training of techniques (e.g., alcohol swabs, change of gloves) Only trained phlebotomist to perform venapuncture Students are supervised at all times Proper screening of participants First aider present WHO guidelines available for referral User will be supervised until cleared by supervisor 4

5 1. Hazard Identification 2. Evaluation 3. Persons-at- Existing Follow up by (name, designation & date) 8 X-Ray (DEXA) 9 BP monitoring (Manual) Pregnant ladies Pace makers Mercury leakage Miscarriage Poisoning (inhalation and skin contact) Lead curtains Door closed when scanning Vacate room when scan is operating Subjects are screened first for preconditions Proper handling of equipment Mercury spillage kit NEA approved room specificatio ns 10 ECG test Electrodes Allergies Wires are kept out of the way Users are briefed and trained on equipment handling Electrodes are one time usage Hypoallergenic electrodes are used User will be supervised until cleared by supervisor 11 Height displacement test Landing awkwardly Sprains Users are briefed on proper techniques Injured participants are prohibited

6 1. Hazard Identification 2. Evaluation 3. Persons-at- Existing Follow up by (name, designation & date) 12 Skin fold calipers Clipping of skin Bruising Users are briefed on proper techniques