VERTICAL PLANER RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE VERTICAL PLANER
RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WORK SITE
VERTICAL PLANER
31/08/2019
001
DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
ITEM TAG NUMBER
COLVP001
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
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK
PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SWITCH ON
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
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
3
PLANING OPERATIONS
CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE LEADING TO POSSIBLE CUTS, AMPUTATION AND ENTRAPMENT
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
3
5
H
METAL CUTTINGS BEING EJECTED FROM THE MACHINE LEADING TO EYE OR HAND INJURIES OR BURNS
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
1
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
LIKELIHOOD
HAZARD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
TASK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
NO.
RESIDUAL RISK
CARRY OUT PRE-USE SAFETY CHECKS E.G. GUARDS ETC 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 VERTICAL PLANER. 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 VERTICAL PLANER. 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 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE DURING OPERATIONS
EXIST
1
5
L
MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING FOR STAFF REQUIRED
1
3
M
EXIST
1
5
L
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
RESIDUAL RISK
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
OVERALL RISK
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
LIKELIHOOD
HAZARD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
TASK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
NO.
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 METAL WORKING 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.
COSHH ASSESSMENT FOR METAL WORKING FLUIDS REQUIRED
2
5
M
DURING PLANING OPERATIONS ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE SAFE FROM FLYING METAL PARTS DO NOT LEAN OVER THE MOVING TOOL PPE – WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, CUT RESISTANT GLOVES AND OVERALLS 4
USING METAL WORKING FLUIDS
EXPOSURE TO METAL WORKING 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 PIECES ETC CAUSING CUTS TO HANDS AND FINGERS
N
OPERATORS
3
5
H
COMING INTO CONTACT WITH METAL WORKING FLUIDS CAUSING SKIN IRRITATION OR SKIN DISEASES ELECTROCUTION
LOCKING OFF PROCEDURES – LOCK OFF AT MACHINE ISOLATOR (AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY) 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
RESIDUAL RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
SEVERITY
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
OVERALL RISK
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
LIKELIHOOD
HAZARD
WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK
TASK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
NO.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
VERTICAL PLANER
31/08/2019
001
LOCATION
DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
1.
INTRODUCTION
This SOP covers the vertical planer located in the factory 2.
OPERATOR
Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate the vertical planer. Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix. 3.
PRE-START-UP SAFETY CHECKS
Before starting work carry out the safety checks to ensure that the vertical planer is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Before using the vertical planer 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.
VERTICAL PLANER OPERATION
Wear chemical resistant gloves and safety glasses when using metal working 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 Keep hands away from the moving parts of the machine during operations During cutting operations ensure that all personnel are safe from flying metal pieces Do not lean over the moving tool Use good housekeeping procedures Ensure the work area is free from obstructions. 6.
VERTICAL PLANER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Machine to be isolated during cleaning and maintenance activities or when changing blade to prevent machine being started accidentally. Lock off at machine isolator prior to maintenance and cleaning (authorised personnel only) PPE – wear chemical resistant gloves and overalls when clearing cuttings 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
Vertical Planer Risk Assessment