Description of Use: An automotive parts washer uses a pump to circulate cleaning fluid through a reservoir with screen filters. Typically either water based solvents or petroleum based solvents (mineral spirits) are used when washing auto parts. Summary of Key Risks: (refer to appropriate subsections) Electricity Condition Slips/trips/falls Fire and Explosion Other (fumes and vapours) Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
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. Water near electrical leads and power socket connection may cause electrocution. Non identification of ON/OFF switch could pose a 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. Ensure equipment and workspace is dry before connecting electrical leads to power socket. Identify ON/OFF switch and emergency stop button. 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 Major Unlikely Medium Water near electrical equipment? Y N Major Possible High Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level ERGONOMICS Can anyone be injured due to:
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: 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 material, electrical cords, bags etc.) in the immediate vicinity of the equipment may result in a trip hazard. Ensure appropriate cleaning and housekeeping practices are maintained to minimise the risk of a slip/trip/falls hazard. Ensure operator/s and bystanders are trained in safe operating and work practices. Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Minor Possible Moderate Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N Minor Possible Moderate 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 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
flash points (around 60 degrees Celsius) which may result in a fire hazard. equipment before use and care is taken when operating petroleum-based parts washers. Ensure petroleum- cleaning solvents are appropriately stored. Ensure there is no ignition source within the immediate vicinity where the automotive parts washer is stored and used. Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances? Y N Major Unlikely High 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: Fumes from cleaning solvents produced during washing may be hazardous to health. Ensure work area is appropriately ventilated when washer is in operation (e.g. exhaust extraction/ventilation system is in place). Chemicals? Y N Toxic gases or vapours? Y N Major Unlikely High Y N Major Unlikely High Other? (please specify) Y N