HORIZONTAL SAW RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE HORIZONTAL SAW
RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WORK SITE
HORIZONTAL SAW
31/08/2019
001
DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
ITEM TAG NUMBER
COLHS001
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD OF HARM 1 VERY UNLIKELY
2 UNLIKELY
3 – 50% LIKELIHOOD
4 - LIKELY
5 - VERY LIKELY / CERTAINTY
1 - MINOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
2 - MODERATE INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
3 - “7 DAY INJURY” OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
4 - MAJOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
5 - FATALITY
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
SEVERITY
RISK RATING
ACTION TO FOLLOW
LOW
ENSURE CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE ARE MAINTAINED.
MEDIUM
IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES RECOMMENDED
HIGH
STOP OR RESTRICT ACTIVITY AND MAKE IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES IMMEDIATELY
OVERALL RISK
ELECTROCUTION AND CUTS / AMPUTATION
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
2
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE WORK PIECE
MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES E.G. FROM HEAVY WORK PIECE, CUTS TO FINGERS
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
3
SAWING OPERATIONS / CUTTING METAL
CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS OF THE OPERATION LEADING TO POSSIBLE CUTS, AMPUTATION
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
3
4
M
HAZARD
METAL CUTTINGS BEING EJECTED FROM THE MACHINE LEADING TO EYE OR HAND INJURIES OR BURNS
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
CARRY OUT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKS REPORT ANY DEFECTS TO MANAGEMENT ASAP DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF DEFECTS ARE IDENTIFIED ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO USE THE HORIZONTAL SAW. USE MECHANICAL LIFTING DEVICES WHERE POSSIBLE. MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS TRAINING TO BE CARRIED OUT CARRY OUT CHECK FOR SHARP EDGES BEFORE HANDLING OPERATOR TO WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO USE THE HORIZONTAL SAW. ENSURE ALL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ARE STATIONARY WHEN THE OPERATOR NEEDS TO BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WORK PIECE I.E. DURING SET UP/ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE DURING OPERATIONS DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE SAFE FROM FLYING PARTICLES
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
SEVERITY
PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SWITCH ON
TASK
SEVERITY
LIKELIHOOD
1
No.
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
EXIST
1
5
L
MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING FOR STAFF REQUIRED
1
3
M
EXIST
1
5
L
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
SEVERITY
RESIDUAL RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
OVERALL RISK
SEVERITY
HAZARD
LIKELIHOOD
TASK
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
No.
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
PPE – OPERATOR TO USE BARRIER CREAMS AND WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES AND SAFETY GLOVES TO MINIMISE SKIN CONTACT USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES ENSURE THE WORK AREA IS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS PPE – ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FACTORY AREA TO WEAR SAFETY FOOTWEAR EAR DEFENDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE
COSHH ASSESSMENT FOR CUTTING FLUIDS REQUIRED
2
3
M
EXIST
1
4
L
AN OCCUPATIONAL NOISE SURVEY IS REQUIRED IN THE WORKSHOP
3
3
M
MACHINE TO BE ISOLATED DURING CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES OR WHEN CHANGING BLADE TO PREVENT MACHINE BEING STARTED ACCIDENTALLY. LOCKING OFF PROCEDURES – LOCK OFF AT MACHINE ISOLATOR (AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY) PPE – WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES AND OVERALLS
COSHH ASSESSMENT FOR CUTTING FLUIDS REQUIRED
2
5
M
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
DO NOT LEAN OVER THE MOVING TOOL PPE – WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, CUT RESISTANT GLOVES AND OVERALLS 4
USING LUBRICANTS
EXPOSURE TO CUTTING FLUIDS CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION OR SKIN DISEASE
N
OPERATORS, OTHER STAFF
3
3
M
5
MOVING AROUND THE WORK AREA
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
2
4
M
6
NOISE
HEARING LOSS OR DAMAGE
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
4
3
M
7
CLEANING THE MACHINE AND MACHINE MAINTENANCE
COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE MACHINE BLADE, METAL ETC CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS AND FINGERS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH CUTTING FLUIDS CAUSING SKIN
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
IRRITATION OR SKIN DISEASES ELECTROCUTION
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE / SERVICING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL / CONTRACTORS ONLY ENSURE HOUSEKEEPING IS GOOD TO PREVENT SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS. DISPOSE OF WASTE INTO THE CORRECT CONTAINERS / SKIPS
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
SEVERITY
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
OVERALL RISK
SEVERITY
HAZARD
LIKELIHOOD
TASK
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
No.
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
HORIZONTAL SAW
31/08/2019
001
LOCATION
DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
1.
INTRODUCTION
This SOP covers the Horizontal saw located in the factory
2.
OPERATOR
Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate the horizontal saw. Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix.
3.
PRE-STARTUP SAFETY CHECKS
Before starting work carry out the safety checks to ensure that the Horizontal saw is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP
4.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Before using the Horizontal saw make yourself aware of the contents of the general risk assessment on display at the machine and comply with the requirements. Ensure that you have the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. safety glasses, safety footwear, overall, cut resistant gloves etc. It is recommended that ear defenders are worn in the vicinity of noisy machinery. If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management.
5.
HORIZONTAL SAW OPERATION
Wear chemical resistant gloves and safety glasses when using cutting fluids. Barrier cream should also be used. Ensure all parts of the machine are stationary when the operator needs to be in direct contact with the work piece i.e. during set up and measurement During cutting operations ensure that all personnel are safe from flying metal Do not lean over the moving tool Use good housekeeping procedures Ensure the work area is free from obstructions.
6.
HORIZONTAL SAW MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Machine to be isolated during cleaning and maintenance activities or when changing blade to prevent machine being started accidentally. Electrical / Mechanical maintenance / Servicing to be carried out by authorised personnel / contractors only Ensure housekeeping is good to prevent slips, trips, falls. Dispose of waste into the correct containers / skips
7.
REFERENCES
Horizontal Saw Risk Assessment