Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES The exposed moving parts hands and body Ensure operator’s Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: present a risk to an or parts are kept clear of moving parts operator’s and body during operation and maintenance. bystander’s hands Material falling off the plant? Minor Possible Medium Y N parts Ensure that the operator has been Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Major Possible High Y N Branches, wood splinters etc trained in safe work practices and Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilize plant? Major Possible High Y N may be ejected during appropriate PPE (e.g. eye operation. protection, appropriate footwear The plant tipping or rolling over? Y N etc) is worn whilst operating equipment. Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? High Blades do not stop immediately Major Possible Y N post operation but will continue Contact with moving parts during testing, High Major Possible Ensure the equipment is to spin slowly until they stop. Y N inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or appropriately maintained and repair? serviced regularly in accordance Being thrown off or under the plant? with Y N manufacturer’s instructions. High Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work Major Possible Ensure the work area is isolated Y N pieces being ejected) prior to commencing work to High The mobility of the plant? Major Possible ensure passersby are not affected Y N by falling debris etc. High Inappropriate parts and accessories being used? Major Possible Y N Ensure appropriate guarding is Other Y N installed and in good condition. Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level
Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: The exposed moving parts present a risk to an operator’s or bystander’s hands and body parts Branches, wood splinters etc may be ejected during operation. Blades do not stop immediately post operation but will continue to spin slowly until they stop. Ensure operator’s hands and body parts are kept clear of moving parts during operation and maintenance. Ensure that the operator has been trained in safe work practices and appropriate PPE (e.g. eye protection, appropriate footwear etc) is worn whilst operating equipment. Ensure the equipment is appropriately maintained and serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the work area is isolated prior to commencing work to ensure passersby are not affected by falling debris etc. Ensure appropriate guarding is installed and in good condition. Material falling off the plant? Y N Minor Possible Medium Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Y N Major Possible High Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilize plant? Y N Major Possible High The plant tipping or rolling over? Y N Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? Y N Major Possible High Contact with moving parts during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair? Y N Major Possible High Being thrown off or under the plant? Y N Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work pieces being ejected) Y N Major Possible High The mobility of the plant? Y N Major Possible High Inappropriate parts and accessories being used? Y N Major Possible High Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
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