SHEARING The scissor action of the power Ensure and body Major Unlikely Medium operator’s hands Can body parts be sheared between two lopper presents a risk to hands parts are kept clear of the power anyone’s Y N parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a and body parts. lopper blades during operation and work piece or structure? maintenance. PRESSURISED CONTENT Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases Y N under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant? ELECTRICITY Damaged or frayed electrical Operator to check for damaged Can anyone be injured or burnt due to: cords pose an electrical hazard. electrical cords prior to use. Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires) Y N Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis, tested and tagged Working in close proximity to electrical conductors? and appropriate isolation Y N Severe Possible Extreme procedures (e.g. lock out tags) are Access to electricity? Major Rare Medium in place. Y N Always check the location of power Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads, Major Rare Medium Electrocution if used close to Y N lines before starting work. cables or switches? power lines Water near electrical equipment? Y N Lack of isolation procedures? Major Rare Medium Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
SHEARING Can anyone’s body parts be sheared between two parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure? Y N Major Unlikely Medium The scissor action of the power lopper presents a risk to hands and body parts. Ensure operator’s hands and body parts are kept clear of the power lopper blades during operation and maintenance. PRESSURISED CONTENT Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant? Y N ELECTRICITY Can anyone be injured or burnt due to: Damaged or frayed electrical cords pose an electrical hazard. Electrocution if used close to power lines Operator to check for damaged electrical cords prior to use. Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis, tested and tagged and appropriate isolation procedures (e.g. lock out tags) are in place. Always check the location of power lines before starting work. Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires) Y N Working in close proximity to electrical conductors? Y N Severe Possible Extreme Access to electricity? Y N Major Rare Medium Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads, cables or switches? Y N Major Rare Medium Water near electrical equipment? Y N Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Major Rare Medium Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
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