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Drilling
Machine operator
The drill is fitted with a guard against flying debris. A debriefing on the correct operation of the equipment takes place before each session, to ensure all parties are aware of the risk associated with the equipment. Operators with long hair are told to tie it back.
YE S
YE S
Personal entanglemen t in machinery. Personal injury, ranging from minor shock/traum a to damage to limbs Building the Being cut, or Minor buggy injured by lacerations, sharp edges of piercing tools damage, or punctures to Version 5, Revision 0.4 (5th October, 2009) skin Testing motor the Getting burnt from motor Being burnt
Machine operator
YE S
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Device operator
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Shaping chassis
Damage to eyes
All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop All electrical devices used in the workshop are subjected to an annual Portable Appliance Test (PAT) to approve their use in the workshop. All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop Use a fume extractor
YE S
YE S
Soldering
Device operator
YE S
YE S
Soldering components
Device operator.
Device operator.
YE S
YE S
Soldering components
Inhalation of fumes
YE S
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Ensure that all the work is done in the presence of a fume extractor
YE S
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Soldering components
Getting burnt
Being burnt
Device operator and persons in close proximity to the working area All users of the workshop
Use of protection to hold the component being worked on wherever possible Fire extinguishers are provided in each lab, along with fire blankets
YE S
Fire
Getting burnt
Being burnt
YE S
Ensure all users are debriefed on appropriate conduct around equipment prior to use . Ensure that everyone working on the laboratory know where the emergency exits are located.
YE S
YE S
Stray sleeves from wire could enter eyes Being cut, or injured by sharp edges of tools
Damage to eyes
All parties in the immediate working area Member responsible for this task
All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop. First aid kits and officers are available in the lab.
YE S
YE S
YE S
YE S
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Filing
Damage to eyes
Sawing
Remain in the same position for a long time Repetitive strain injury with hands
Back pain, leg pain, back problems. Strong pain in the hands and arms.
People working with the software part of the project People working with the software part of the project
All users are required to wear goggles at all times in the workshop First aid officers are on-site, and equipment supervisors are on hand to assist with any complex cutting required. Rest break after each hour of work Rest break after each hour of work
YE S
YE S
YE S
YE S
YE S
YE S
YE S
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(E&EE_Initials_DATE_Number)
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THIS RISK ASSESSMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REVIEW NO LATER THAN: (MAX 12 MTHS)
MANAGER/SUPERVISOR Student:
SIGNED: SIGNED:
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IF THE ANSWERS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW IS YES THEN ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED. IS THERE A RISK OF FIRE? ARE SUBSTANCES THAT ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH USED? IS THERE MANUAL HANDLING INVOLVED? IS PPE WORN OR REQUIRED TO BE WORN? ARE DISPLAY SCREENS USED? IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO YOUNG PERSONS? Severity value = potential consequence of an incident/injury 5 4 3 2 1 Very High High Moderate Slight Negligible Death / permanent incapacity / widespread loss Major Injury (Reportable Category) / Severe Incapacity / Serious Loss Injury / illness of 3 days or more absence (reportable category) / Moderate loss Minor injury / illness immediate First Aid only / slight loss No injury or trivial injury / illness / loss Yes Yes No Yes Ye DOES THE ACTIVITY REQUIRE ANY HOME WORKING? s No ARE THE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO WORK ALONE DOES THE ACTIVITY INVOLVE DRIVING DOES THE ACTIVITY REQUIRE WORK AT HEIGHT DOES THE ACTIVITY INVOLVE FOREIGN TRAVEL IS THERE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO NEW / PREGNANT MOTHERS? No No No No Ye s No
Likelihood value = what is the potential of an incident or injury occurring 5 4 3 2 1 Almost certain to occur Likely to occur Quite possible to occur Possible in current situation Not likely to occur SEVERITY 1 1 LIKELIHOOD 2 3 4 5 Version 5, Revision 0.4 (5th October, 2009) 6 of 7 2 3 4 5
risk rating = severity value likelihood value risk ratings are classified as low (1 5), medium (6 9) and high (10 25)
Risk Classification and Actions: Rating 15 69 10 25 measures Classification Low Medium High Action Tolerable risk - Monitor and Manage Review and introduce additional controls to mitigate to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) Stop work immediately and introduce further control
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