Horizontal Saw Risk Assessment

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