Description of Use: A press is a specialised woodworking tool which uses a rotating drill bit to accurately drill holes in wood via a levered action. Summary of Key Risks: (refer to appropriate subsections) Entanglement Impact and cutting Shearing Electricity Slips/trips/falls Temperature Other (dust) Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level 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 regularly serviced, 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 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
Cons Like Risk SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: Poor housekeeping practices 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. spare materials, electric cords, bags etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the plant equipment may result in a trip hazard. Ensure appropriate cleaning and housekeeping practices are maintained 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 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 Unlikely Low Drill bit may get hot with continuous use. Do not use continuously and back out frequently when drilling to cool the drill bit. drill bit to cool prior to handling. 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 good housekeeping practices are maintained. Chemicals? Y N Toxic gases or vapours? Y N Fumes / Dusts? Y N Unlikely Low (please specify) Y N 4. Risk Assessment Signoff Authorised By: Signature: Date:
Consequence - Evaluate the consequences of a risk occurring according to the ratings in the top row 3. Risk level - Calculate the level of risk by finding the intersection between the likelihood and the consequences Likelihood - Evaluate the likelihood of an incident occurring according to the ratings in the left hand column 4. Risk Level/Rating and Actions