SHEARING Can anyone’s body parts 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 leads, cables or switches? Y N Unlikely Medium Water near electrical equipment? Y N Unlikely Medium Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level ERGONOMICS Can anyone be injured due to:
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: 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 Moderate Unlikely Medium Operation of the plant equipment can result in high noise levels Appropriate hearing protection should be worn whilst operating the equipment (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs). VIBRATION Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to vibration? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium The vibration from portable circular saw can cause damage to the hands if they are used for long periods at a time. Take regular breaks from continuous operation. Wear appropriate PPE (e.g. gloves) especially in cold weather. Conduct periodic maintenance to sharpen the circular saw and to ensure smoother cutting and less vibration. FRICTION Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts, materials or surfaces of the plant? Y N 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 Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: Poor housekeeping allowing the build-up of waste materials or failure to immediately clean up spills could result in a slip hazard. Inappropriate placement of objects (e.g. electric cord, spare materials, bags, etc) in the immediate vicinity of the plant equipment may result in a trip hazard. Ensure appropriate cleaning and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times to minimise the risk of a slip, trip or fall. Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Minor Possible Medium Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N Minor Possible Medium Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) Y N If operating or maintaining at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N Lack of guardrails or other suitable edge protection? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
FIRE AND EXPLOSION Can anyone be injured by fire? Y N Can anyone be injured by explosion of 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 OTHER 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 gases or vapours? Y N Fumes/Dusts? Y N Moderate Unlikely Moderate (please specify) Y N 4. Risk Assessment Signoff Authorised By: Signature: Date: