# Planer Thicknesser # ⚠️ Risk assessment - Planer Thicknesser Download link: [\#216 - Planer Thicknesser - 260910.pdf](https://wiki.leicesterhackspace.org.uk/attachments/17)
**\#** **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 it has a PAT test label on. It is the user's 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 rotary knives Laceration Injury User **High** Do not put hands where they can come into contact with the blades. Do not push workpiece over blade with hands. Use a push block to push workpiece over cutting area. Use guard to cover unused cutting area. Do not insert hands into thicknesser when machine is plugged in. Planer should be turned off immediately after use. Induction covers safe usage of Planer Thicknesser **Med** **Med**
4 Gloves, Loose Clothing, Loose Hair Drawing in (being pulled in) User **High** User of the machine should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or loose clothing that could get pulled into the blades. Induction covers correct attire whilst using the equipment. **Low** **Med**
5 Dust, build up of shavings Inhalation, Fire User, Bystander **Med** Dust extraction should be used at all times, the planer will quickly block if with shavings if not used. The planer 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. Induction covers location of respirator and cleaning process. Keep the woodshop door shut to reduce dust entering the rest of the space. **Low** **Low**
6 Cutting Blade Snatching, Jamming User, bystander **Med** Only use the planer thicknesser with wood. Do not use with wood less than 380mm in length. Ensure a visual inspection of the machine is undertaken before every use to check for physical obstructions and blade condition. Induction covers correct materials and pre-use inspection process. **Low** **Low**
7 Noise Hearing Damage User, bystander **Med** Ear protection is advised and provided. Induction covers location of ear protection. Keep the woodshop door shut when in use to reduce noise in the general space. **Low** **Low**
8 Flying Splinters Eye Damage User, bystander **High** All members in the workshop must use eye protection whilst the planer thicknesser is in use. Only cut wood, ensuring the workpiece is free from nails, screws or other objects. Induction covers location of eye protection, and inspection of workpiece for disallowed features. **Med** **Med**
9 Manual Handling Back Injury, Dropping User **Med** The machine must be lifted into a stable position on the working area using correct manual handling procedures. Use PPE appropriate for the task. **Low** **Low**
10 Other Members Distraction User, Bystander **High** The do not enter light should be used when operating the lathe to avoid accidents being caused by distracting the user. **Low** **Med**