HYDRAULIC PRESS RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE HYDRAULIC PRESS
RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WORK SITE
HYDRAULIC PRESS
31/08/2019
001
DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
ITEM TAG NUMBER
COLHP001
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
ELECTROCUTION AND ENTRAPMENT
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
2
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE WORK PIECE
MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES E.G. FROM HEAVY WORK PIECE, CUTS TO FINGERS, CRUSHING FINGERS
N
OPERATORS
3
4
M
3
USE OF THE HYDRAULIC PRESS
IMPACT INJURIES – EYE, HAND, BODY
N
OPERATORS
3
3
M
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
CARRY OUT PRE-USE CHECKS BEFORE START UP REPORT ANY DEFECTS TO MANAGEMENT ASAP ENSURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE NOT EXPOSED DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF DEFECTS ARE IDENTIFIED ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO USE THE HYDRAULIC PRESS. USE MECHANICAL LIFTING DEVICES FOR LIFTING HEAVY LOADS WHERE POSSIBLE MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS TRAINING TO BE CARRIED OUT CARRY OUT CHECK FOR SHARP EDGES BEFORE HANDLING WORK PIECES PPE - WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT STAFF ARE ABLE TO USE THE HYDRAULIC PRESS. THE HYDRAULIC PRESS IS SUITABLE FOR ITS PURPOSE AND IS USED WITHIN MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES. THE HYDRAULIC PRESS IS LOCATED WITHIN A SUITABLE WORKING AREA
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
OVERALL RISK
PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SWITCH ON
TASK
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
1
No.
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
EXIST
1
5
L
MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING FOR STAFF REQUIRED
2
4
M
EXIST
1
3
L
6
AND IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. THE HYDRAULIC PRESS IS CHECKED PRIOR TO USE. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS OUT OF THE WAY OF MOVING PARTS WHEN OPERATING THE HYDRAULIC PRESS PPE –SAFETY FOOTWEAR, OVERALLS, SAFETY GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES AND ENSURE THE WORK AREA IS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS
OVERALL RISK
SEVERITY
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS IMPACT INJURIES
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
3
3
M
NOISE
HEARING LOSS OR DAMAGE
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
4
3
M
EAR DEFENDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE
MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
3
5
H
ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT, AUTHORISED PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES. LOCKING OFF PROCEDURES – LOCKOUTS AND ISOLATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY GOOD STANDARDS OF HOUSEKEEPING TO BE ADOPTED TO AVOID SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
5
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
SEVERITY
MOVING AROUND THE WORK AREA
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
4
HAZARD
LIKELIHOOD
TASK
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
No.
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
EXIST
1
3
L
3
3
M
1
5
L
AN OCCUPATIONAL NOISE SURVEY IS REQUIRED IN THE WORKSHOP
EXIST
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
HYDRAULIC PRESS
31/08/2019
001
LOCATION
DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
1.
INTRODUCTION
This SOP covers use of the hydraulic press
2.
OPERATOR
Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to use the hydraulic press. 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 hydraulic press is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP
4. HEALTH & SAFETY Make yourself aware of the contents of the general risk assessment on display in the work and comply with the requirements. Ensure that you have the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) safety footwear, overalls, safety gloves, safety glasses. If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management.
5.
HYDRAULIC PRESS OPERATIONS
Only trained, competent and authorised persons are able to use the hydraulic press. Use mechanical lifting devices for lifting heavy loads where possible Carry out check for sharp edges before handling work pieces Keep hands and fingers out of the way of moving parts when operating the hydraulic press Use good housekeeping procedures and ensure the work area is free from obstructions
6.
HYDRAULIC PRESS MAINTENANCE
Only trained, competent, authorised personnel to carry out maintenance activities. Locking off procedures – lock-outs and isolation to be undertaken by authorised personnel only Good standards of housekeeping to be adopted to avoid slips, trips, falls
7.
REFERENCES
Hydraulic Press Risk Assessment