Hydraulic Press Risk Assessment

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