# ⚠️ Risk Assessment Download link: [\#007 - Soldering Area - 261029.pdf](https://wiki.leicesterhackspace.org.uk/attachments/24)
**\#** **Identify Hazards** **Risk** **Who may be harmed** **Severity** **Control Measures** **Likelihood** **Risk Rating**
1 Electricity Users risk burns or shock from equipment use User **High** All electrical equipment should be checked for electrical safety prior to use. Equipment must not be used unless they have a PAT test label on. It is the users responsibility to do a visual check of the equipment. If any defects are found (i.e. cracked casing, defect in lead etc) the equipment is not to be used, to be quarantined, safety officer informed, and a defect label attached. Induction covers inspection of equipment before usage **Low** **Med**
2 Misuse of equipment Damage to user or equipment User, Bystander **Med** 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 equipment restricted or revoked altogether. **Med** **Low**
3 Rosin core Solder Flux paste Fume Inhalation User, Bystander **Low** A fume extractor inlet is provided on each station, that takes the fumes to a filter Fume extractor is always powered whilst the soldering equipment has power Do not use the soldering area if the fume extractor is inoperative **High** **Low**
4 Leaded Solder Lead exposure User **Low** Members are required to wash hands after using equipment Food is strictly prohibited inside the soldering area Induction covers rules **Med** **Low**
5 Soldering Irons Hot Air Station Hot Plate Minor Burns User **High** An enclosed cradle is provided for stowing all the handheld equipment in between uses while soldering. Induction specifies correct usage of hotplate and soldering iron A burn kit is available in kitchen area Induction covers safe stoage of equipment **Med** **Low**
6 Spitting Solder, Cutting Component Legs Damange to Eyes User **High** Goggles must be worn whilst using the station Induction covers usage and location of goggles **Low** **Low**
7 Loose Hair/Clothing Clothes/Hair catching Fire/Melting Knocking hot equipment out of their station/workspace User **Med** Members are required to tie hair back whilst using the station Members are not permitted to use the soldering area in loose fitting clothing Induction covers correct attire in the soldering area **Med** **Med**
9 Overcrowding Contact with hot equipment Knocking hot equipment out of their station/workspace User, Bystander **Med** There is a maximum of 3 people in the soldering area Induction covers space limits **Low** **Low**
10 Hot air station Heat misdirected towards flammable material Space **High** The handpiece is not to be set down except inside its station The station must be positioned such that the hot air jet is not pointing towards any flammable material during use Station detects when the handpiece is placed in its cradle and reduces temperature and blow speed Induction covers safe usage and storage **Low** **Low**