Major Possible High Long hair, loose clothing, Ensure hair, clothing, rags ENTANGLEMENT rags, cleaning brushes and etc. is kept clear of moving parts Can anyone’s hair, clothing, gloves, cleaning jewellery could become when in use. brushes, tools, rags or other materials entangled in the moving parts Aprons can be used to become entangled with moving parts of the of the band saw. restrict loose clothing. plant or materials? Hair ties/hair nets can be used to secure long hair. Ensure jewellery and Y N accessories (e.g. bracelets) are removed prior to operating the band saw. Maintain red emergency stop button in good working order and ensure it is checked regularly as part of the maintenance schedule. Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: Material falling off the plant? Y N Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of Y N plant/load? Lack of capacity to slow, stop or Y N immobilise plant? The plant tipping or rolling over? Y N
ENTANGLEMENT Can anyone’s hair, clothing, gloves, cleaning brushes, tools, rags or other materials become entangled with moving parts of the plant or materials? Y N Major Possible High Long hair, loose clothing, rags, cleaning brushes and jewellery could become entangled in the moving parts of the band saw. Ensure hair, clothing, rags etc. is kept clear of moving parts when in use. Aprons can be used to restrict loose clothing. Hair ties/hair nets can be used to secure long hair. Ensure jewellery and accessories (e.g. bracelets) are removed prior to operating the band saw. Maintain red emergency stop button in good working order and ensure it is checked regularly as part of the maintenance schedule. Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: Material falling off the plant? Y N Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Y N Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilise plant? Y N The plant tipping or rolling over? Y N
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