Pillar Drill Risk Assessment

PILLAR DRILL RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE PILLAR DRILL

RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

WORK SITE

PILLAR DRILL

31/08/2019

001

DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

ITEM TAG NUMBER

COLPIL001

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 PUNCTURE WOUNDS

N

OPERATORS

3

5

H

2

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE WORK PIECE

CUTS TO FINGERS

N

OPERATORS

3

3

M

3

DRILLING OPERATIONS

CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING DRILL PIECE OR WITH FLYING DEBRIS RESULTING IN IMPACT AND PUNCTURE INJURIES

N

OPERATORS

3

3

M

HAZARD

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

CARRY OUT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKS E.G. GUARDS. 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 PILLAR DRILL. CARRY OUT CHECK FOR SHARP EDGES BEFORE HANDLING OPERATOR TO WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES THE PILLAR DRILL IS SUITABLE FOR ITS PURPOSE AND IS USED WITHIN MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES. THE PILLAR DRILL IS LOCATED WITHIN A SUITABLE WORKING AREA AND IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. ONLY COMPETENT STAFF ARE PERMITTED TO USE THE PILLAR DRILL. THE PILLAR DRILL IS CHECKED PRIOR TO USE. THE PILLAR DRILL IS FITTED WITH APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES I.E. CONTROLS FOR STARTING AND STOPPING.

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

EXIST

1

3

L

EXIST

1

3

L

4

MOVING AROUND THE WORK AREA

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS

2

4

M

5.

NOISE

HEARING LOSS OR DAMAGE

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS

4

3

M

6

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

ELECTROCUTION

N

OPERATORS

3

5

H

THE PILLAR DRILL IS GUARDED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS. THE LOAD IS FULLY SECURED BEFORE DRILLING COMMENCES. STAFF WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE – GOGGLES, GLOVES AND EAR DEFENDERS – WHEN USING THE PILLAR DRILL. 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

MACHINE TO BE ISOLATED DURING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT MACHINE BEING STARTED ACCIDENTALLY. LOCKING OFF PROCEDURES – LOCK OFF AT MACHINE ISOLATOR (AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY)

EXIST

1

4

L

AN OCCUPATIONAL NOISE SURVEY IS REQUIRED IN THE WORKSHOP

3

3

M

EXIST

1

5

L

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

PILLAR DRILL

31/08/2019

001

LOCATION

DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

1.

INTRODUCTION

This SOP covers the Pillar Drill located in the factory 2.

OPERATOR

Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate the Pillar Drill.

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 Pillar Drill is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Before using the Pillar Drill 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, ear defenders.

If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management.

5.

PILLAR DRILL OPERATION

Only competent staff are permitted to use the pillar drill.

Check the pillar drill prior to use.

Ensure the guard is used when drilling Ensure the work piece is fully secured before drilling commences.

6.

PILLAR DRILL MAINTENANCE

Machine to be isolated during cleaning and maintenance activities Lock off at machine isolator prior to maintenance and cleaning (authorised personnel only) Ensure housekeeping is good to prevent slips, trips, falls.

7.

REFERENCES

Pillar Drill Risk Assessment