environment causing an ergonomic hazard. maintained to minimise the risk of an ergonomic hazard. Poorly designed workstation? Y N Moderate Possible Medium Repetitive body movement? Y N Constrained body posture or the need for excessive effort? Y N Design deficiency causing psychological stress? Y N Inadequate or poorly placed lighting? Y N Does the plant impact on the surrounding workplace and create potential hazards? (Consider potential impact on the design and layout of the workplace) Y N Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider potential effects due to environmental conditions and terrain) Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level RADIATION Can anyone 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 Machine is capable of emitting a noise in excess of 85 dB (A). Ensure appropriate PPE (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs etc.) is worn whilst operating the cold metal drop saw. 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 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 Level SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N
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. Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Possible Medium Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N 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 plant at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N Lack of guardrails or 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 Moderate Unlikely Medium Petroleum based solvents for cleaning may pose a fire risk as they have a low flashpoint and are extremely flammable. Ensure equipment is cleaned with non-petroleum based cleaning agents. Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium