⚠️ Risk assessment

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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
Contact with Router Bit
Laceration Injury,
Piercing Injury
User
High
Use the fence provided.
Only make adjustments to the router table when the machine is switched off.
Make sure to follow the correct direction of the work piece against the router bit.
Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 10cm of router).
Use push sticks where appropriate.
Do not leave router table running when not in use.
Switch router table off immediately after use. 
Induction covers correct usage of the Router Table
Low
Med
4
Gloves,
Loose Clothing,
Loose Hair
Drawing in (being pulled into the router)
User
High
User of the router table should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the router bit. Tie back long hair if necessary.
Induction covers correct attire whilst using the Router Table.
Low
Med
5
Dust
Inhalation
Fire
User, Bystander
Med
Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the router housing after each use.
A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool.
Keep the wood shop door closed during use to reduce dust entering the rest of the space.
Induction covers location of respirator and cleaning process.
Low
Low
6
Router Bit
Snatching,
Jamming
User, Bystander
High
Only rout wood or wood products on the router table.
Ensure a visual inspection of the router table is undertaken before every use to check for any physical obstructions and blade condition.
Induction covers permitted materials and the correct pre-use inspection process.
Low
Med
7
Ejection of workpiece (Kickback)
Crushing Injury,
Piercing Injury
User, Bystander
High
Do not stand in the path of moving material.
Ensure there is good pressure of the workpiece against the fence.
Avoid routing pieces that are difficult to move/hold.
Induction covers correct positioning and pushing technique when using the table router
Low
Med
8
Other Members
Distraction
User, Bystander
High
The do not enter light should be used when operating the Router table to avoid accidents being caused by distraction of the user.
Low
Med
9
Noise
Damage to hearing
User, bystander
High
Wear the provided hearing protection when using the machine or when nearby while the machine is in use.
Keep the wood shop door closed when using the router to reduce noise entering the rest of the space.
Low
Med