# ⚠️ Risk assessment Download link: [\#301 - Heat Press - 260930.pdf](https://wiki.leicesterhackspace.org.uk/attachments/23)
**\#** **Identify Hazards** **Risks** **Who may be 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 Heated platen (up to 200°C+) Burns on contact with heated platen User, bystander **High** Operator training, warning labels, controlled operating area. Heat-resistant gloves available. Avoid reaching between platens. Open the press fully when changing items. Allow cooling before maintenance. Remain with the machine until it has cooled down. Burns kit provided in the kitchen area. Induction covers safe usage **Med** **Med**
4 Opening and closing machine Crushing/pinch Injury User **Med** Keep hands clear before activation. Regularly inspect hinges, pressure mechanisms, and guards Induction covers safe usage **Low** **Med**
5 High Temperature: Overheating or thermal Runaway Fire User, bystander **High** Temperature controls fitted. Check displayed temperatures are as expected. Machine must be attended for the duration of the activity: heating up, in use and cooling down. Do not leave materials on the platen when press is not being used. Keep combustible materials away. Fire extinguisher provided opposite laser Fire blanket is next to the laser. Induction covers staying nearby and location of fire extinguishers **Low** **Med**
6 Fumes from heated materials, adhesives, vinyls, or transfers Fume inhalation User, Bystander **Med** Make sure the area is well ventilated. If other space users complain of breathing difficulties, stop using the equipment. **Low** **Med**
7 Hot materials immediately after pressing Burn Injury User **Med** Use heat-resistant gloves where necessary. Burns kit is available in the kitchen area. Induction covers handling of hot materials **Low** **Low**
8 Manual handling of garments, platens, or materials Back injury from carry weight User **Med** Safe lifting techniques. Use team lifting for heavy components. **Low** **Low**
9 Slips, trips, and falls around workstation Fall injury, contact with hot machine User **Low** Good housekeeping standards. Keep cables managed and work area clear. Induction covers ensuring safe working area. **Low** **Low**