Pillar Drills
Located in the wood shop, we have two pillar drills - instructions and risk assessments are here
📖 Training manual
In preparation.
⚠️ Risk Assessment
Download link: #210 - Pillar Drills - 260819.pdf
# | Identify Hazards | Risks | Who maybe Harmed | Severity | Control Measures | Likelihood | Risk Rating |
1 | Electricity | Electric shock | 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 | 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 | Contact with Drill, Cutter | Laceration injury Piercing Injury | User | High | Do not put hands into a position where they can come in contact with the drill or cutter. Induction covers correct usage of equipment | Low | Med |
4 | Gloves, Loose Clothing, Loose Hair | Drawing in (being pulled into the drill or cutter) | User | High | User of the pillar drill should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or loose clothing that could get pulled into the blade. Induction covers correct attire. | Low | Med |
5 | Dust | Inhalation, Fire | User, Bystander | Med | Dust extraction should be used as appropriate. The pillar drill should be cleaned down on completion of use, this should include around the machine and floor. A respirator or mask should be used as required whilst operating this tool. Induction covers location of Respirator and cleaning process. | Low | Med |
6 | Drill Bit | Drill jamming or breaking | User, Bystander | High | Use the correct cutting tool for the material being drilled, use cooling appropriate to the material. Do not force the drill or cutter through the material this will cause the tool to blunt and overheat. Induction covers correct cutting tool and material usage. | Low | Med |
7 | Noise | Hearing Damage | User, Bystander | Med | Ear protection is advised. Induction covers location of Ear Protection | Low | Low |
8 | Flying swarf | Eye Damage | User, Bystander | High | Eye protection must be worn. Induction covers location of Eye Protection | Low | Med |
9 | Unintended rotation of workpiece | Drawing In, Crushing Injury | User | High | The piece being drilled should be clamped down using appropriate clamping devices or held in a machine vice. Induction covers location and correct usage of clamping devices. | Med | Med |
10 | Swarf | Laceration Injury | User | Med | Eye protection must be worn at all times. Swarf must only be removed when the cutter is no longer rotating using a metal scraper Under no circumstances should swarf be removed using hands. | Low | Med |
11 | Other Members | Distraction | User, Bystander | High |
| Low | Med |
📖 Instruction manuals
Starlite Mercury pillar drill (floor mounted)