PLANT HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT
MACHINE INFORMATIONMachine Name:
Bandsaw Hafco#1 Various Materials / Description:
Blue (floor mounted) / Manufacturer:
Hafco / Model:
Woodmaster BP-430 / Serial No:
1194369 / Plant Hazard and Risk Assessment For Machine:M03
Workplace: ATSC (Architectural Technical Services Centre), Level 1, Wilkinson Bld (G04), Faculty of Architecture Design and Planning, University of Sydney, 2006
Section (i.e. Wood, Metal or Dig Fab): Metalastics
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Assessment Scope (stage of machine’s life): Planning Operation Maintenance Disposal
Competency Required to Operate Machine: / Level 1
Rating / Definition
1 / Successful completion of SICC (Safety Induction and Competency Course) required prior to machine use
2 / Individual Machine Induction required prior to machine use
3 / Individual Machine Induction required prior to machine use AND one-to-one staff supervision required during all machine use
4 / Only ATSC staff with an appropriate Trade Certificate are to operate machine
List all documentation relating to this machine that was reviewed during this assessment (i.e. SOP, Inspection Record, Maintenance Record etc): / SOP, Inspection Record, Maintenance Record
Hazard Identification
(If Yes, then risk assessment is required) / Risk Assessment / Inherent
Risk rating / Risk Control
(Consider Hierarchy of Controls for each hazard) / Residual
Risk rating / Person Responsible / Implemented
Date / Review Date
Entanglement
Can anyone’s hair, clothing gloves, necktie, jewellery, rags and other materials become entangled with moving parts of plant, or materials in motion?
Yes No / Potential for entanglement exists with the following:
1. When contact with the machine parts wearing lose clothing and/or long hair uncontained / Medium / EliminationNot possible
SubstitutionNot possible
IsolationNot possible
EngineeringNot possible
AdministrativeStaff to be trained in SOP.
Students must be properly inducted in the safe operation and the characteristics of the machine and materials involved.
PPEAppropriate wear and eye protection must be worn / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol / 14/03/14
Crushing
Can anyone be crushed due to falling, uncontrolled or unexpected movement of plant or its load, lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilise the plant, tipping or rolling over, parts of plant collapsing, contact with moving parts during testing, inspection, maintenance, cleaning or repair, thrown off, under or trapped between plant and materials or fixed structures?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Cutting, Stabbing and Puncturing
Can anyone be cut, stabbed or punctured by coming in contact with moving plant or parts, sharp or flying objects, work pieces ejected, work pieces disintegrated or other factors not mentioned?
Yes No / Potential for cuts, abrasions and bodily injury to hands and arms due to fast moving sharp blade. / Medium / Elimination Not possible
SubstitutionNot possible
Isolation Not possible
Engineering Not possible
AdministrativeStaff to be trained in SOP.
Students must be properly inducted in the safe operation and the characteristics of the machine and materials involved.
PPE Appropriate footwear and eye protection must be worn / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol / 14/03/14
Shearing
Can anyone’s body parts be cut off between two parts of the plant, or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Electrical
Can anyone be injured by electrical shock or burnt due to damaged or poorly maintained leads or switches, water near electrical equipment, working near or contact with live electrical conductors, lack of isolation procedures or the factors not mentioned? For example, are any switches broken; is there a red emergency stop? Can each machine be locked off for repairs?
Yes No / Potential for electrical risks exists with the following:
1. Electrical leads are not test and tag / Medium / Elimination Not possible
SubstitutionNot possible
Isolation Not possible
Engineering Not possible
AdministrativeStaff to be trained in SOP.
Students must be properly inducted in the safe operation and the characteristics of the machine and materials involved.
Ensure electrical lead are tested and tagged before use
PPE Appropriate footwear and eye protection must be worn / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol
20/3/13 / 14/03/14
Explosion
Can anyone be injured by an explosion of gas, vapours, liquids, dusts or other substances, triggered by plant operation?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Friction
Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts or surfaces of the plant, or material handled by the plant?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Striking
Can anyone be struck by moving objects due to plant or work pieces being ejected or disintegrated, mobility, uncontrolled or unexpected movement of the plant or other factors?
Yes No / Potential for eye and bodily injuries due to fragments and projectiles, which may fly from the high speed blades. / Medium / Elimination Not possible
SubstitutionNot possible
Isolation Not possible
Engineering Not possible
AdministrativeStaff to be trained in SOP.
Students must be properly inducted in the safe operation and the characteristics of the machine and materials involved.
PPE Appropriate footwear and eye protection must be worn / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol
20/3/13 / 14/03/14
Slipping, Tripping and Falling
Can anyone using the plant or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to the working environment or other factors?, poor housekeeping, dust on the floor around machines, slippery or uneven work surfaces or lack of guardrails.
Yes No / Potential for slips, trips and falls exists with the following:
1. Poor housekeeping
2.Where obstacles are placed around the plant whilst it is in operation / Medium / Elimination Not possible
SubstitutionNot possible
Isolation Not possible
Engineering Not possible
AdministrativeStaff to be trained in SOP.
Students must be properly inducted in the safe operation and the characteristics of the machine and materials involved.
Ensure good housekeeping and surrounding areas are safe
PPE Appropriate wear and eye protection must be worn / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol
20/3/13 / 14/03/14
Suffocation
Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or atmospheric contamination?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
High Temperature or Fire
Can anyone come into contact with objects at high temperature or injured by fire?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Temperature (Thermal Comfort)
Can anyone suffer ill health due to exposure to high or low temperatures?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Ergonomic
Can anyone be injured due to seating design, repetitive body movement or posture, excessive effort, poor workplace or plant design causing mental or physical stress, lack of consideration for human behaviour, poor lighting or other factors not mentioned?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
High Pressure Fluid
Can anyone come into contact with fluids under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant?
Yes No / Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Other Hazards
Can anyone be injured or suffer ill health from exposure to:
- Chemicals
- Toxic Gases Or Vapours
- Fumes
- Dusts
- Noise
- Vibration
- Radiation Or
- Other Factors Not Mentioned?
Potential Risk of inhalation of dust particles when cutting wood / plastics / Medium / Elimination Not possible
SubstitutionNot possible
Isolation Not possible
EngineeringA stand alone extraction system eliminates the inhalation risk
Administrative Staff to be aware to enforce earmuffs be worn if students are using machine for 30minutes or more at a time
PPE Noise protection must be worn for periods of extended use / Low / SOP already completed and present.
Marjo Niemela / May 2012. Reviewed March 2013
Meeting held on 27/3/13 to train all new ATSC staff in machine protocol
20/3/13 / 14/03/14
Sign Off (This risk assessment was carried out in consultation with the following persons):
Names Signature
Marjo Niemela (ATSC) ______Date: ______
Melinda Wimbourne (ATSC) ______Date: ______
Colin Chua (WHS ADVISOR) ______Date: ______
______Date: ______/ Risk Assessment Information Sheet
Likelihood
Very likely / Likely / Unlikely / Very Unlikely
Consequences / Death or serious injury / High / High / High / Medium
Several days off work / High / High / Medium / Medium
First aid required / High / Medium / Medium / Low
Property damage / Medium / Medium / Low / Low
Risk Ratings (Priority):
High – Institute controls in the short term (e.g. one month)
Medium – Institute controls in the medium term (e.g. 3 months)
Low – Institute controls in the long term (e.g. 6- 12 months)
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