Risk assessment - Bandsaws - Revision history

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GrahamL2: Risk assessment / Bandsaws

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Risk assessment / Bandsaws

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 | Incompetent user || User, Bystander || HIGH || Users must not use tools that they are not competent to use.   Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous.  Users must read the user manual where applicable.   Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool.  Users will be advised during induction which tools they will need supervision or n induction to use.   Only authorised members will complete maintenance and calibration tasks. || LOW  || MED
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-| Contact with blade || User || HIGH || Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 10cm of blade).   Use a push stick and the fence provided when making straight cuts.   Do not move hands past the blade   Saw should be turned off immediately after use   Saw blade should stop within 10 seconds of being turned off.   || LOW  || MED
+| Contact with blade || User || HIGH || Do not put hands into a position where they can come in contact with the blade.   Use a push stick and the fence provided when making straight cuts.   Do not move hands past the blade   Saw should be turned off immediately after use, using the stop button or brake if fitted.   || LOW  || MED
 |-
 | Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) || User || HIGH || User of the saw should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade.   Do not move hands past the blade  || LOW  || MED
 |-
-| Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) || User, Bystander || MED || Stationary tools should be used with the workshop dust extractor.   Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the saw housing where accessible.   A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods. || LOW  || LOW
+| Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) || User, Bystander || MED || Dust extraction should be used at all times.   The saw should be cleaned down on completion of use, this should include inside the machine doors.   A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods. || LOW  || LOW
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-| Blade snatching or jamming || User, Bystander || HIGH || Only cut wood and plastic on the band saw   Do not attempt to make sharp angle cuts in one attempt   Ensure a visual inspection of the band saw is undertaken before every use for physical obstructions     || LOW  || MED
+| Blade snatching, breaking or jamming || User, Bystander || HIGH || Only cut wood and plastic on the small band saw. The large basaw should be only used to cut wood across grain, plastic, sheet materials and non ferrous metal (Note: A larger blade is available for ripping wood and can be fitted by competent persons). Do not force material through the saw.    Do not attempt to make sharp angle cuts in one attempt   Ensure a visual inspection of the band saw is undertaken before every use for physical obstructions     || LOW  || MED
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 | Noise || User, Bystander || MED || Ear protection is advised. || LOW  || LOW

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 ! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating
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-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Incompetent user || User, Bystander || HIGH || Users must not use tools that they are not competent to use.   Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous.  Users must read the user manual where applicable.   Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool.  Users will be advised during induction which tools they will need supervision or n induction to use.   Only authorised members will complete maintenance and calibration tasks. || LOW  || MED
 |-
-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Contact with blade || User || HIGH || Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 10cm of blade).   Use a push stick and the fence provided when making straight cuts.   Do not move hands past the blade   Saw should be turned off immediately after use   Saw blade should stop within 10 seconds of being turned off.   || LOW  || MED
 |-
-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) || User || HIGH || User of the saw should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade.   Do not move hands past the blade  || LOW  || MED
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-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) || User, Bystander || MED || Stationary tools should be used with the workshop dust extractor.   Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the saw housing where accessible.   A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods. || LOW  || LOW
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-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Blade snatching or jamming || User, Bystander || HIGH || Only cut wood and plastic on the band saw   Do not attempt to make sharp angle cuts in one attempt   Ensure a visual inspection of the band saw is undertaken before every use for physical obstructions     || LOW  || MED
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-| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
+| Noise || User, Bystander || MED || Ear protection is advised. || LOW  || LOW
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	This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.		This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.
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	Activity		Activity

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-Signage
+<gallery mode=nolines widths=200>
-    Wear Eye Protection.jpg
+===Understanding Risk Rating===
-Understanding Risk Rating
+LOW	-    Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
-LOW - Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
+MED	-    Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
-MED - Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
+HIGH	-    Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
-HIGH - Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
+===Risk Assessment===
 Risk Assessment
-Identify Hazards 	Who May be Harmed and How 	Severity 	Control Measures 	Likelihood 	Risk Rating
+{| class="wikitable"
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+|-
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+|-
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+|-
-• 	• 	HIGH 	• 	LOW 	MED
+| • || • || HIGH || • || LOW  || MED

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	This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.		This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.

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		+	This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.
		+	Activity
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		+	Signage
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		+	Wear Eye Protection.jpg
		+	Wear Ear Protection.jpg
		+	Wear Respiratory Protection.jpg
		+	Ensure Adequate Ventilation.jpg
		+	Read Instruction Manual.jpg
		+	Use Appropriate Guards.jpg
		+	Induction Required.jpg
		+	Keep Hands Away from Blade.jpg
		+	Use Dust Extraction.jpg
		+	No Loose Clothing or Gloves.jpg
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		+	Understanding Risk Rating
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		+	LOW - Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
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		+	MED - Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
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		+	HIGH - Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
		+	Risk Assessment
		+	Identify Hazards Who May be Harmed and How Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating
		+	• • HIGH • LOW MED
		+	• • HIGH • LOW MED
		+	• • HIGH • LOW MED
		+	• • HIGH • LOW MED
		+	• • HIGH • LOW MED
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