THICKNESSER RISK ASSESSMENT (U003ra)

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1 Task Being Carried Out: Area: Persons at Risk: Operation of T500 Thicknesser Brindle Mill Operatives, Maintenance engineers Description of Equipment: Wadkin T500 Thicknesser Serial No.: T (Machine No.) Location of Equipment: Brindle Mill Workshop Date of Assessment: 14 th March 2016 Assessor(s): SMC Ltd (assisted by James Dally Booths) Hazard Risk Rating Drawing-in 16 Machine design rollers are not immediately accessible by operative. Current Measures Remedial Action Residual Risk Practical demonstration/training provided by Workshop Manager prior to first use. Only trained & authorised personnel permitted to operate the Authorised personnel displayed on Operative has sufficient space for safe operation. Specific warning label for this hazard should be displayed. demonstration/training and maintenance. Remedial Action Taken

2 Entanglement 16 Machine design rotating parts are not easily accessible by operatives. Practical demonstration/training provided by Workshop Manager prior to first use. Only trained & authorised personnel permitted to operate the Authorised personnel displayed on No loose clothing to be worn during operation of this Cutting 16 Machine design round form tooling / limited cutter projection tooling in place. Cutting blades situated internal not easily accessible for accidental contact. Practical demonstration/training provided by Workshop Manager prior to first use. Warning signage displayed. Specific warning label should be displayed. demonstration/training. demonstration/training.

3 Dust 15 Equipment situated in workshop with good general ventilation. Fixed LEV (extraction) in place examined every months by external specialist. P3 rated respirator mandatory for prolonged work including cleaning. In-house training has been provided in the health hazards associated with wood-dust and MDF. Need for respiratory equipment should be assessed as LEV is in place. Noted that mandatory PPE signage displayed however no machine operative wearing such PPE, during demonstration or normal use. If respiratory equipment is a necessity, the rule should be enforced by Workshop Manager. Regular cleaning programme should be implemented to remove excess sawdust/chippings from equipment & floor. Compressed air must not be used to clean down equipment due to inhalation risk. Vacuums should be used fitted with an appropriate filter. Safety data sheets for hardwood, softwood and MDF etc. are in place, however COSHH assessments seen are not suitable & sufficient under the associated legislation. These should be reviewed & re-issued to all relevant staff. Reference should be made to the HSE Woodworking series of guidance documents for further information in controlling the health hazards. In-house health surveillance must be considered (e.g. questionnaire).

4 Noise Equipment is used for mainly short duration only. Noise survey undertaken which has identified noise levels for all Hearing defenders provided & mandatory for use of all woodworking Electricity 15 Fixed wiring undertaken every 5 years. Machinery only used for its intended purpose & in a suitable area. Electrical box/panel inaccessible without use of specific tools. Operatives are not permitted to enter any electrical panel. Isolator switch in place. Fault finding & repairs only undertaken by competent personnel. 3 Regular maintenance plan must be implemented to ensure equipment remains in good condition. Electrical panels should be highlighted as such with appropriate warning sign/labels. 5 Manual Handling (repetitive handling) 9 Employees provided with manual handling training & information on safe handling techniques. Lifting aids for transporting materials to equipment provided & must be used where practicable. Materials being handled are suitable in size & weight for x1 person. Handling is mainly short duration. Where the handling may be repetitive, regular breaks will be permitted. 4

5 Action Required Run-down time on this equipment is longer than 10 seconds. Braking device (E.stop) should be fitted which brings the machine to a stop within 10 seconds unless the effect of braking could be detrimental to the integrity of the machine). Further guidance should be sought from PUWER 98: Retrofitting of braking to woodworking machines. Manufacturers manual should be sourced for this Maintenance in accordance with manufacturer s instructions must be carried out by competent person. Records of planned preventive maintenance must be kept. Reference to HSE document wis17 should be made for ensuring SOPs follow recognised best practice. Reference to Approved Code of Practice L114 (used during development of this assessment) should be made. Covers PUWER on how it applies specifically to woodworking System of regular inspections by operatives should be introduced to check for signs of wear/tear/damage & to ensure guards & other protective measures are in full working condition. The hazards of this equipment & precautions in place should be itemized in the practical demonstration/training records. Reference to the HSE series of woodworking guidance documents on controlling dust hazards to health. Action by Date Completed Date of Assessment: 14 th March 2016 Date of Reassessment: March 2017 Assessor: SMC Ltd & Booths Area Supervisor Reviewer: