⚠️ Risk assessment

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Identify Hazards
Risks
Who maybe Harmed
Severity
Control Measures
Likelihood
Risk Rating
1
Electricity
Electric shock
User
High
All power tools should be checked for electrical safety prior to use. They should have a PAT test label on. It is the users responsibility to do a visual check of the tool. If any defects are found i.e. cracked casing, defect in lead etc. If defect found the tool is not to be used, be quarantined and a defect lable attached.
Low
Med
2
Misuse of equipment
Damage to user or equipment
User, Bystander
High
Members are inducted into the correct use of the equipment and understand associated risks.
Members found to be deliberately misusing equipment may have their use of the machine restricted or revoked altogether.
Low
Med
3
Sewing Needle (In Use)
Piercing Injury
User
High
Required induction covers safe usage,
First aid kit available in kitchen
Med
Med
4
Sewing Needle
Cutting Self on Needles
User
Low
First aid kit available in kitchen
Low
Low
5
Ejection of Broken needle from machine
Piercing Injury,
Laceration Injury
User
Med
Induction covers the risk of sewing over decorations and the importance of needle changes.
Induction covers changing needles.
First aid kit provided in kitchen
Low
Med
6
Fast moving Parts
Trapping Injury
User
Med
Machine will fail movements before major injury
Induction process covers not touching the equipment during operation
Low
Low