Identification and Form Tool & Machine Work General Various (including potential fatalities) All staff complete safety induction programme at the start of the module. instructed in safe operation of each tool/machine. Restricted access to the workshop. Workshop locked shut when not present. supervised by when in the workshop. issued with safety boots, overalls, eye protection and gloves. Further PPE including hearing protection, welding shield, welding aprons etc available. Use of the supplied PPE actively enforced. Emergency stops distributed around each workshop cut the power to all machines in the workshop. Power can only be reinstated once it has been reset in the s office. Guards and other safety devices on machines/tools are never defeated. Equipment is serviced and maintained as required. Faulty equipment is taken out of service until repaired satisfactorily. Equipment isolated during service or repair. Portable electric tools are 110v. Power cables are routed away from walkways. Adequate working space maintained around each machine/workstation. Long hair restrained and no loose clothing when using machines/tools. Specific precautions for some of the various machines used/activities in each workshop are detailed on the following pages. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 1 of 6
Identification and Form Welding Oxy-acetylene, MIG, TIG, MMA Burns Arc-eye Eye from sputter Exposure to metal fume and other welding gases All staff Individual welding booths for MIG & TIG, including: o Welding curtain to the front. o Moveable extraction arm. o Rubber mat on the floor at the user position o Appropriate electrical outlet (with RCD); for plant. o Welding benches on wheels so that they can be moved. Appropriate PPE provided. Welders must wear long sleeve overalls, safety boots, welding apron, welding visor, welding gloves. Metal jewellery is prohibited. 2 5 10 Electrocution Hearing damage Fire Oxy-acetylene & oxy-propane equipment used at open benches: o Moveable extraction arms located at each bench. o Curtains on frames used to shield passers by. o Oxygen & Acetylene cylinders left on the trolley during use. o Both cylinders fitted with appropriate regulators and flashback arrestors. Larger welding gear on wheels. Extraction systems serviced and tested annually. Gas torches and hoses maintained in good condition. Hoses replaced immediately if damage noticed. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 2 of 6
Identification and Form Pipe Threader Entanglement Moving parts enclosed. Thread cutter turns slowly. 1 3 3 Cuts & lacerations Foot pedal operation. Machine stops if pressure on the pedal released. Gloves worn to hold the pipe during use. Single pipe not excessively heavy Threader is on wheels so it can be moved to where it needs to be used. Pipe Bender Impact Manual lever operation. 1 3 3 Crush Single pipe not excessively heavy Bench Grinder Abrasions Wheels changed and dressed by competent person. 1 4 4 Cuts The side of the wheel is never used for grinding. Pinch Gloves used when holding the work piece on the moving grinding stone. Eye Flip down guards. Emergency stop. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 3 of 6
Identification and Form Pedestal Drill Cuts & lacerations Eye Entanglement Workpiece clamped in place for drilling. Adjustable bit guard. Sharp bits used. Drive motors and belts enclosed. 1 4 4 Emergency stop. Belt Sander Abrasions Flip down guard. 2 4 8 Cuts Rest for the work piece. Pinch Gloves used when holding the work piece on the moving belt. Eye Working at height Fall from height Head Fixed stairs with handrail up to the upper level work bays. Edges protected by rail, including toe board. 1 4 4 Access to high level storage areas restricted. Flue gases Respiratory irritation Carbon monoxide poisoning All staff All trainees Flue for boilers vented to outside. Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 4 of 6
Identification and Form Housekeeping Slips, trips & falls; Fire Obstructed escape Noise Hearing damage Bins located in each workshop. Bins emptied at the end of each day. Clean as you go policy. Walkways and exits kept free of obstructions. Adequate storage including raking and cupboards. Mini skip for waste metal. Skip moved using a pallet truck. Each trainee allocated a bay for their project work. Hearing protection available. 2 3 6 Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 5 of 6
Identification and Form Action Plan Tool & Machine Work Recommended Controls & Actions Consider implementing a formal lock out tag out procedure when undertaking service and repair work on major items of equipment. Completion Date Person Responsible Revised General Welding A monitoring programme should be undertaken to determine exposure to metal fume during welding activities. Noise The noise assessment for the Training Centre was completed several years ago, and must be repeated. 1 3 3 Manager: Date: 18 th December 2015 Produced by: Oak Leaf Safety Ltd. Ver: 1/2015 Page 6 of 6