4. Hazards Identified
Equipment | Risk | Minimise |
|---|---|---|
AIR COMPRESSOR | *Noise *Dust *Air under pressure *Attached tools *Damaging Skin *Tripping *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Wear dust masks *Care when attaching/detaching tools *Care when using attached tools *Don’t point air gun at skin or anyone else *Keep hoses tidy *Keep electrics in good serviced order |
BANDSAW | *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet *Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Blades breaking *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Use pusher to guide wood when cutting *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark, use props. *Wear eye protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. *Do not put blade under strain or bend * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
BENCH SAW | *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet *Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Blades breaking *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Use pusher to guide wood when cutting *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark. *Wear face protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. *Do not put blade under strain or bend * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
BENCH GRINDERS | *Grinding wheel installed incorrectly * Grinding wheel comes off in use * Grinding wheel disintegrates in use
*Flying metal or grinding wheel chips *Loose clothing/long hair entangled *Hands/fingers caught *Burns/cuts from abrasives *Wheel rotates after switch-off *Electrocution | *Check correctly installed prior to use *Check fitting before use *Check condition before each use *Don’t sharpen on the side of a stone *Wear eye protection at all times
*No loose clothing/hair must be tied back *Keep hands away from moving parts *Keep hands clear of abrasives when moving *Keep hands away from moving parts *Keep electrics in good serviced order |
CHEMICALS
| *Vapour in eyes
| *Use suitable goggles/mask *Use protective clothing/goggles/mask *Use gloves and other protective clothing *Use gloves and keep locked away when not in use *Always use safety mask. |
CHAINSAW | *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands *Cut legs and feet
*Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Chain breaking | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Wear chainsaw chaps *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark. *Wear face protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. *Do not put chain under incorrect strain *Maintain correct chain tension |
DRILL PRESS
| *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet *Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Chucks keys if left in chuck *Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Electrocution | *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Use pusher to guide wood when cutting *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark, use props. *Wear eye protection at all times *Never leave chuck keys in the chuck. *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
ELECTRICAL HAND TOOLS | *Using with lathe *Electrical testing club tools *Tool does not meet present day electrical safety standards *Chucks keys if left in chuck
| *Keep electrical cords away from turning parts *Must have current electrical test attached *Discard or repair
*Unplug equipment when changing attachments. *Never leave chuck keys in the chuck. |
GENERAL
| *Drinking/taking drugs & alcohol
*Slipping, tripping, falling *Embellishing with hot metals *Burns from hot glue gun | *Never use machinery under the influence of drugs or alcohol. *Keep you shop floor clear of rubbish and cords *Use heavy gloves when using hot metals *Use gloves when using hot glue gun *Wear closed-in shoes at all times |
HOT WATER URN
|
*Hot water scald *Electrocution |
*Take care when using hot water *Maintain in good order |
LATHES and TURNING TOOLS | *Dust *Detached equipment *Chucks and jaws *Flying bark, wood, and chips *Wood dislodging
*Long hair/loose clothing *Jewellery *Dig-ins/incorrect tool use *Hands/fingers caught *Dropping tools/cutting skin *Cutting legs and feet
*Lifting strains back *Electrocution | *Wear dust mask *Mount equipment to safety standards *Check that chuck and jaws are secure *Wear eye protection at all times *Mount wood correctly, take precautions if there are voids and cracks *Use hair net and long sleeves to be done up *Do not wear jewellery while working at lathe *Take care with tools, follow correct practice *Care needed when near moving machinery *Put tools back on rack when not in use. *Use hard topped closed in boots/shoes at all times *Use props to assist with lifting * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
MITRE SAW
| *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet *Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Blades breaking *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Unplug from the power supply before changing blade. *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark. *Wear face protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. *Do not put blade under strain or bend * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
PLANER/THICKNESSER/ JOINTER
| *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet
*Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Unplug from the power supply before changing blades. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark. *Wear face protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
ROOM ENVIRONMENT | *Dust nuisance *Heat/cold *Trip hazards *Accessing seating area *Slips and falls | *Keep extractors on when making dust *Use air conditioners as required *Keep cords and hoses covered in walkways *Use hand rails when accessing seating area. *Take care when walking on SAWG site. |
ROUTER TABLE
| *Noise *Dust *Cutting hands
*Cut legs and feet *Flying bark, wood, and chips
*Long hair, loose clothing, jewellery becomes caught *Blades breaking *Electrocution | *Use ear muffs *Dust extractor or wear dust mask *Keep hands in safe position when cutting *Unplug from the power supply before changing blade. *Wear hard topped boots/shoes at all times. *Remove or secure wood and loose bark. *Wear face protection at all times *Tie back loose/long hair *Do not wear rings, watches, chains etc. *Do not put blade under strain or bend * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
SANDER/LINISHER
| *Moving belts/disks *Dust *Flying objects *Hands/fingers caught *Loose clothing entangled *Sharp tools *Electrocution | *User care required at all times *Dust extractor on or wear dusk mask *Wear eye protection at all times *User care required at all times *Do not use machinery if wearing loose clothing *Long hair must be tied back. *Wear hard boots/shoes when using tools * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
SCROLLSAW
| *Dust *Flying objects *Hands/fingers caught/cut *Loose clothing entangled
* *Electrocution | *Dust extractor on or wear dusk mask *Wear eye protection at all times *User care required at all times *Do not use machinery if wearing loose clothing *Long hair must be tied back. * Keep electrics in good serviced order |
VACUUM CLEANER | *Tripping, slipping, falling *Back strain from overuse *Dust nuisance | *Keep cords and hoses tidy |