Risk Assessment Process - Part A

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Machinery/Equipment or Plant

This checklist is provided as a guide to assist in the Identification, Assessment, Control and Evaluation of hazards associated with plant.
It isn't an exhaustive list, some questions may not be relevant in all cases and in others additional questions may be required.

School Name School Number

Plant or Machine General Name Plant or Machine Brand name Model of Plant or Machine
Machine/Equipment
or Plant MILLING MACHINE (VERTICAL) BRIDGEPORT SC INS E
Plant Definition - Any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool and any component, fitting or accessory used in, conjunction with, them.

LOCATION and IDENTIFICATION of each Plant or Location (Room Name & BLAMS Room Number) Barcode Number & Serial Number
Machine of this type, brand and model
1013689

Intended uses of this Plant or Machine

From where was this Plant or Machine obtained Date of acquisition / /

List any relevant Australian or other standard to
which the plant design should conform?
List standards
AS 1485 Safety & health in workrooms of
educational establishments
AS 4024.1 Safeguarding of machinery
Part 1 General principles
〈 AS 1453 Electrical equipment of
industrial machines

Date of this inspection Name of person conducting this Hazard Risk Assessment & Actions
21 /10/03 DECS H&SS
Identification and Risk Assessment endorsed by worksite manager

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 HAZARD CHECKLIST FOR Machine/Equipment or Plant Name:
The person completing this questionnaire should be a competent person as defined in the South Australian Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995.

COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS General Documentation NO YES ACTION

Inspection testing and maintenance checksheets and records must be developed & available for all plant and equipment.
I.
IS ACTION NEEDED TO SECURE AND DEVELOP THIS INFORMATION?
Safe Operating Procedures must be posted for this equipment?
II.
IS ACTION NEEDED TO DEVELOP THIS INFORMATION? 9
A manufacturers operation manual should be available
III.
IS ACTION NEEDED TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION?
Results of this hazard identification must be made available to all users of the plant eg. In an operation manual or similar
IV.
IS ACTION NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT ALL USERS ARE NOTIFIED OF THIS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION?

COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS These questions relate to ELECTRICALLY POWERED fixed machines at all DECS sites
RISK ASSESSMENT
All electrically powered fixed plant must conform to these points ACTION for electrical conformity should be done ASAP

Consequence

Risk Rating
Answer each question for using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Likelihood
YES
NO
For each YES response carry out a Risk Assessment
All electrically powered plant must be connected via an individual isolating switch that is lockable
only in the OFF position
a.
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9
The machine must be fitted with a Direct On Line (DOL) push-button type of Stop-Start control
b.
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9
The Start button must be recessed or flush with the switch body and be any colour other than red
c. (Usually green or black) and be identified by the word START or the symbol I
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9
Stop button/s must be red in colour, have a mushroom head or be proud of the switch body and be
d. Ο
identified with the word STOP or the SYMBOL
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THESE REQUIREMENTS?
9
The DOL Stop-Start control must have a “no volt relay” incorporated into the circuit
e.
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THESE REQUIREMENTS? 9
Stop Control/s at each operating position must be within the easy reach of the operator/s at all
f. times so that the machine can be stopped in an emergency
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9
Where the machine is fitted with Machine Lights, these lights must operate at extra low voltage (Max
50V AC or 100V DC)
g.
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9
Machines at DECS sites require Overload Protection (Either in the DOL Stop-Start control or on the
motor itself)
h.
IS THERE AN ISSUE IN ACHIEVING THIS REQUIREMENT? 9

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION relating to the PLANT or MACHINE and its USE RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify precise issues on the lines under each question ACTION

Consequence
Answer the question for each issue using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Risk Rating
Likelihood
Treatment of Risk

Yes
For each YES response carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT

No
Control Measures Taken

1 Are there any Belt and Pulley Drive systems that are not totally enclosed by a guard?
a. 9
b.

c.

d.

2 Are there any Gear Drive or Chain Drive systems that are not totally enclosed by a guard?
9
b.

c.

Questions 4 and 5 special note When allocating a LEVEL of RISK for any identified HAZARD in this section these two questions must be considered concurrently
CONSIDER CONCURRENTLY There is a possibility that features of the guarding considered in one question may negate the LEVEL of RISK raised by the other question
3 Does the machine have any guards, covers, doors etc. designed to be removed or opened to gain
access to Pulleys, Gears etc, that are not interlocked, (Micro switched), with the energy supply Fit interlocks
a.Belt Speed Change System 9 4 D H
b.

c.

4 Is it possible, when the machine is running, that any guards, covers, doors etc.can be removed or
opened without the use of a tool or key? As above
a. 9
b.

c.

5 Are there any Unguarded Active Cutters or blades? (Guarding normally achieved by manually
adjustable guards or automatic guards)
a. 9
b.

c.

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HAZARD CHECKLIST FOR Machine/Equipment or Plant Name:
Questions on this page relate to to areas of the machine NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION relating to the PLANT or MACHINE and its USE RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify precise issues on the lines under each question ACTION

Consequence
Answer the question for each issue using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Risk Rating
Likelihood
Treatment of Risk
For each YES response carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT

Yes
No
Control Measures Taken

6 Are there any other exposed and or unguarded moving or active parts? Establish Admin control
a.Traversing Table
9 2 C M
b.Rotating Operating Levers Barrier Guards

c.

7 Are there aspects of any Guards that render them ineffective?

a. 9
b.

c.

8 Are there any surfaces within the operator's reach, which could cause injury if touched?
a. 9
b.

9 Is there any potential for parts of the body, hair or clothing to become entangled or drawn into the
plant?
a. 9
b.

10 Is there any risk of a person becoming trapped and/or crushed by the machine or any moving part/s
of the machine?
a. 9
b.

11 Could the operator become trapped and suffocate whilst operating the plant?
a. 9
b.

c.

12 Is there a potential hazard relating to Access and Egress for this plant?
a. 9
b.

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Questions on this page relate to areas of the machine NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION relating to the PLANT or MACHINE and its USE RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify precise issues on the lines under each question ACTION

Consequence
Answer the question for each issue using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Risk Rating
Likelihood
Treatment of Risk

Yes
For each YES response carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT

No
Control Measures Taken

13 Are there any parts of the machine that could cause a cutting or puncture injury?
a. 9
b.

14 Could materials, work pieces, parts of the machine or waste be ejected and hit the operator or other
person in the vicinity? 9
a.

b.

C,

15 Could any generated materials or waste cause cuts or other injury if touched?
a. 9
b.

16 Are there any areas within the operator’s reach where a shear hazard is created between parts of the
machine or between the machine and work piece?
a. 9
b.

17 Does any machine part move in such a way that it could strike the operator or anyone in the vicinity?
a. 9
b.

Questions 17 and 18 special note When allocating a LEVEL of RISK for any identified HAZARD in this section these two questions must be considered concurrently
CONSIDER CONCURRENTLY There is a possibility that features of the action considered in one question may negate the LEVEL of RISK raised by the other question
18 Is there a hazard from lack of an emergency stop mechanism?
a. 9
b.

19 Is there a hazard from inaccessibility of an emergency stop mechanism?

a. 9
b.

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Questions on this page relate to areas of the machine NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION relating to the PLANT or MACHINE and its USE RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify precise issues on the lines under each question ACTION

Consequence
Answer the question for each issue using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Risk Rating
Likelihood
Treatment of Risk
For each YES response carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT

Yes
Control Measures Taken

No
20 Is there potential for work to move, loosen, shift or grab during operation?
a. 9
b.

21 Does the operator need to over-reach, stretch, lift, carry or bend in such a way that it may cause body
strain?
a. 9
b.

22 Is there a potential hazard from insufficient lighting or the Stroboscopic Effect of the existing
lighting?
a. 9
b.

23 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Radiation or excessive light?

a 9
b.

24 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Gas, Vapour or Liquid under pressure?
a. 9
b.

25 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Vibration?

a. 9
b.

26 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Fire or excessively high temperature?

a. 9
b.

27 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Ice or excessively low temperature?

a. 9
b.

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HAZARD CHECKLIST FOR Machine/Equipment or Plant Name:

Questions on this page relate to areas of the machine NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION relating to the PLANT or MACHINE and its USE RISK ASSESSMENT
Identify precise issues on the lines under each question ACTION

Consequence
Answer the question for each issue using a 9 in the NO or YES response column

Risk Rating
Likelihood
Treatment of Risk
For each YES response carry out a RISK ASSESSMENT

Yes
Control Measures Taken

No
28 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Explosion potential?
a. 9
b.

29 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Moisture or dampness?

a. 9

30 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Pressure or vacuum?

b. 9

31 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Electricity?

a. 9
b.

32 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Excessive noise? (Noise levels not to exceed 85db(A)
a. 9
b.

33 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Dust or other atmospheric contaminants?

a. 9
b.

34 Is there a potential hazard present relating to Release of stored energy?

a. 9
b.

35 Could there be a problem with access for, setting, maintenance or repair?

a. 9
b.

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