Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: Abrasive spindle may disintegrate if poorly maintained, work piece has foreign bodies (e.g. nails), has not installed appropriately or incorrect spindle being used. Work pieces may be ejected at high speed. Ensure abrasive spindle is inspected prior to use, appropriate for purpose and is fitted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure appropriate PPE (e.g. eye protection) is worn when operating equipment. Material falling off the plant? Y N Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Y N Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilise Y N The tipping or rolling over? Y N Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? Y N Moderate Possible Medium Contact with moving during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair? Y N Major Possible High Being thrown off or under the plant? Y N Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work pieces being ejected) Y N Moderate Likely High The mobility of the plant? Y N Inappropriate and accessories being used? Y N Moderate Unlikely High Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
Cons Like Risk SHEARING Can anyone’s body be sheared between two parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure? Y N PRESSURISED CONTENT Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant? Y N ELECTRICITY Can anyone be injured or burnt due to: Damaged or frayed electrical cords pose an electrical hazard. Operator to check for damaged electrical cords prior to use. Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis, tested and tagged and appropriate isolation procedures (e.g. lock out tags) are in place. Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires) Y N Working in close proximity to electrical conductors? Y N Access to electricity? Y N Damaged or poorly maintained electrical cables or switches? Y N Unlikely Medium Water near electrical equipment? Y N Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
RADIATION Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant suffer injury or illness due to exposure to radiation in the form of any of the following: infra-red radiation ultra violet light microwaves Y N NOISE Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, suffer injury due to exposure to noise? Y N Minor Possible Medium Operation of the equipment can result in high noise levels. Appropriate hearing protection (e.g. ear should be worn whilst operating the equipment. VIBRATION Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to vibration? Y N FRICTION Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts, materials or surfaces of the plant? Y N Minor Possible Medium Operator sustain a friction injury if hand or body parts come into contact with the spindle. Ensure operator is appropriately trained and/or supervised in the safe use of the equipment. SUFFOCATION Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or atmospheric contamination? Y N CONDITION Is a hazard likely due to the age and condition of the plant? (Consider how hard the machine has been worked, and whether it is used constantly or rarely). Y N Can anyone be injured as a result of the plant not serviced appropriately and/or maintained in line with manufacturer’s recommendations? Y N
Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances? Y N TEMPERATURE/MOISTURE Can anyone come into contact with objects at high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone suffer ill-health due to exposure to high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health due to exposure to moisture? Y N Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to: Dust generated from the work process may be hazardous to health. Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented (e.g. local exhaust system, face masks, good housekeeping practices etc.). Chemicals? Y N Toxic gases or vapours? Y N Fumes/Dusts? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium Other? (please specify) Y N 4. Risk Assessment Signoff Authorised By: Signature: Date: