Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Form. Risk Assessment

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1 Tool & Machine Work General Various injuries (including potential fatalities) All staff complete safety induction programme at the start of the module. Equipment mostly used by the. Selected trainees would be allowed to use equipment under strict supervision. instructed in safe operation of each tool/machine Restricted access to workshop. issued with safety boots and eye protection. Further PPE, including gloves and hearing protection available. Use of PPE actively enforced. Emergency stops distributed around workshop cut the power to all machines and sockets in that workshop. Power can only be reinstated once it has been reset in the s office. Guards and other safety devices on machines/tools are never defeated. Equipment is serviced every six months and maintained as required. Faulty equipment is taken out of service until repaired satisfactorily. Equipment isolated during service or repair. Blades and cutting rotors changed by the instructor as required. Power cables are routed away from walkways. Walkways marked with red paint on the floor. Adequate working space maintained around each machine. Push stick used to feed timber into machines. Long hair restrained and no loose clothing when using machines/tools. Specific precautions for some of the various machines used/activities in the workshop are detailed on the following pages. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 1 of 9

2 Dust Extraction system Respiratory irritation Eye irritation Respiratory irritation Eye irritation Hearing damage Entanglement Noise Hearing damage Compressed air Compressor Eye injuries Skin penetration Hearing damage Explosion Each machine connected to dust extraction. Local valve opens when machine turned on. Eye protection worn when using equipment. Extraction units located outside of the workshop. Moving parts of the fans and motors enclosed. System works with little or no interaction of WWETB staff. External contractors called in for servicing or faults. Extracted dust collected in skip. Skip emptied as required. Hearing protection used when machines operating. Machines used intermittently rather than continuously. Compressor and dust extraction motors located outside of the workshop. Compressed air lines fixed to selected machines. Compressed air not used to blow dust from machines. Compressed air never used to remove dust from clothing. Compressor located outside of the workshop. Compressor fitted with appropriate relief valves. Statutory inspection of receiving vessel carried out by Insurers Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 2 of 9

3 Cross-Cut Saw Manual handling injuries Amputation Long table either side of the blade for supporting the timber. Timber clamped in place before cutting. Fixed guard around the blade. Two buttons have to pressed simultaneously to operate. Machine stops if button released. Stenner Re-Saw Amputation Blade cuts down so that the workpiece is pushed down on the table. Emergency stop, key required to reset. Lockable isolator. Thicknesser Anti kick-back fingers. Motorised rollers to feed in timber. Cutting rotor must be on before feed rollers. Cutting rotor enclosed. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 3 of 9

4 4-Way Planer Noise Interlocked to refuse oversized timber. Restricter bolt to stop the side cutter going in too far. Front cover interlocked. Motorised rollers to feed in timber. Cutting rotors must be on before feed rollers. Cutting rotors enclosed. Sound absorbancy fitted to internal surfaces. Band Saw Amputation Blade cuts down so that the workpiece is pushed down on the table. Wind up guide for blade. Emergency stops. Lockable isolator. Table Saw Manual handling injuries Adjustable crown guard over the blade. Riven knife behind the blade. Timber supported by sliding carriage. Emergency stop, key required to reset. Lockable isolator. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 4 of 9

5 Spindle Moulder Autofeeder covers the spindle cutter. Feed motor will not turn on until the spindle is up to speed. Appropriate rpm set for each spindle. Covers interlocked. Emergency stop, key required to reset. Lockable isolator. Morticer lacerations Eye injuries Piece clamped before cutting. Rotating bit enclosed in the chisel. Chisel lowered manually using the handle. Emergency stop. Tenoner Piece clamped in place on sliding carriage. Compressed air clamp operated by foot pedal. Shield at the elbow protects the user as the carriage moves forward. Doors for each cutter opens in turn as the carriage moves forward. o First door will not open unless the workpiece is clamped to the carriage. o Doors for the cutters will not open until the cutters are up to speed. Front cover interlocked. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 5 of 9

6 Mitre Saw lacerations Abrasions Eye injuries Eye protection used. Automatic guard around the cutting blade. Trigger operation stops when the trigger released. Drum Sander Entanglement Thickness of the workpiece checked before starting. Guard at the front is hinged and interlocked. Machine stops if sanding oversized timber. Side panels interlocked. Signs warn of pinch point at the back of the machine at the feed roller. Overhead Router Entanglement Guard covers the router blade. Pedestal Drill lacerations Eye injuries Entanglement Sharp bits used. Adjustable bit guard. Gloves and eye protection worn. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 6 of 9

7 Manual Handling Back injuries Two person lift used when moving large timbers or sheets. Timber supports incorporated as part of many pieces of equipment (e.g. Cross-Cut Saw, Spindle Moulder, Table Saw, Door Sander, 4-Way Planer). Adjustable, moveable stands used when necessary. Door Sander Moving parts of motors and belts enclosed. Covers interlocked. Two person lift to put door into position and remove door. Table lifted in/out at waist height. Manual handling injuries Carriage for the door slides easily. Door lowered mechanically. Interlock switch prevents it dropping too low. Emergency stop buttons, plus emergency stop cable along the length of the machine. Lockable isolator. Housekeeping Slip, trip, fall Wheelie bins located in the workshop. Bins emptied at the end of each day Fire Workshop cleaned at the end of each day. Obstructed escape Walkways and exits kept free of obstructions. Power and compressed air supplied from columns dropped to each machine. Extensive storage facilities including: o Racking for timber o Hangers for Re-Saw blades, circular blades and spindle moulder cutters. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 7 of 9

8 Storage Area above Offices Fall from height Items falling causing head injuries Accessed infrequently. Edge railed Chemicals Irritation/burns to skin Irritation/burns to eyes Chemicals stored in original, labelled, containers. Small volumes of each chemical kept. Fire Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 8 of 9

9 Action Plan Tool & Machine Work General Recommended Controls & Actions Consider implementing a formal lock out tag out procedure when undertaking service and repair work on major items of equipment. Completion Date Person Responsible Revised Dust Exposure monitoring to determine exposure to dust must be carried out. Noise A noise assessment was carried out previously but exposure to noise must be re-assessed and documented. Drum Sander Consider installing a fixed guard over the pinch point at the back of the machine. Pedestal Drill Storage Area above Offices There was no emergency stop noted for the Pedestal Drill. A clamp should be provided for securing the workpiece. If this area is to be used for storage then a permanent fixed stairs should be installed. A toe board will also need to be added to the edge railing. Manager: Date: 21 st December 2015 Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 9 of 9

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Form. Risk Assessment

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Form. Risk Assessment Identification and Assessment Form Assessment Current Tool & Machine Work General Various injuries (including potential fatalities) All staff complete safety induction programme at the start of the module.