·using dedicated work areas to minimise the spread of wood dust; using pre finished materials; Control Even if you minimise some of the dust this way you may still need to work on wood with power tools Control the risk by On tool extraction use specially adapted equipment with on tool extraction Select an H or M class extraction unit
·Table 3 shows the risk of work related injury due to electric shock Tables 4 to 6 indicate the danger of manual material handling where the division into groups "A B C" is only from the
·a risk assessment in order to eliminate identified hazards where possible and complete the work with minimum risk taking into consideration the realities of operations Residual risk The level of risk remaining after control measures have been applied Risk safety risk Combination of the likelihood of harm and the severity of that harm
Activity Arrival at work site Hazard Vehicle Traffic Manual handling Obstructions Risk Struck by traffic Slips trips falls falling from heights Control Measures Assess site risks The following activities must be completed before work starts each day and at other times as appropriate Pre start Site Risk Assessment
·Grinding and Finishing Using proper ventilation to reduce exposure to dust and debris generated during grinding and finishing; Providing PPE such as face masks goggles and protective clothing to reduce exposure to dust and debris; Regularly maintaining and inspecting grinding tools to reduce the risk of equipment malfunction and
·Table 3 shows the risk of work related injury due to electric shock Tables 4 to 6 indicate the danger of manual material handling where the division into groups "A B C" is only from the
·If there is likely to be a risk you need to assess who is at risk and to what degree The risk assessment needs to enable you to decide whether your employees exposures are likely to be above the Exposure Action Valve EAV or Exposure Limit Value ELV and to identify which work activities you need to control Competence
·Code Principle Safe and Healthy Work Environment Date April 2016 Subject Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide Internal Ref a Legal reference Section 8 of OHS Act 1993 GUIDE TO HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT HIRA 1 INTRODUCTION The most important legal duty imposed on
·Risk Assessment for stone Work Free download as PDF File pdf Text File txt or read online for free This risk assessment document outlines hazards consequences existing risk levels prevention methods and residual risks for stone work activities It identifies hazards such as language barriers between workers use of unfit
The supervisor of the site selects the right work on the ground equipment to perform the job ladder or step ladder The supervisor reads the assessment along with the institution s risk assessment s regarding this work in height machines Equipment for work at height ladders for steps require routine inspection
5 ·A risk assessment to identify alternative methods and tools should be carried out prior to selecting a 9 inch 230 mm angle grinder Risk control measures consider whether an angle grinder is actually the best tool to perform the task because another tool may be just as or even more effective
Risk management can be undertaken by completing a risk assessment or a Safe Work Method Statement SWMS SWMS will be completed by contractors undertaking the works Risk assessments will be completed by Monash staff Risk assessments and SWMS must be conducted by the party who will perform the works The SWMS and risk
3 Methods for Controlling Risks There are several methods for controlling risks in the workplace including Elimination Elimination involves completely removing the hazard or risk from the workplace This may involve replacing hazardous equipment or substances with safer alternatives or modifying work processes to eliminate the risk altogether
·The risk reduction indicator represents the differential in the risks associated with abrasive processes; green indicating the most effective in risk reduction and red being the least effective in risk reduction when switching from conventional hand held abrasives to 3M Cubitron II hand held abrasives
occur Qualitative risk analysis can also be done with a 5 × 5 matrix called the Boston Square Matrix This method is useful for visualizing risks in the form of a dominant risk priority matrix The risks that have been identified are categorized as high moderate and low risks which are sequentially represented in red yellow and green
Identify hazards that could give rise to work related health and safety risks Assess work risks to decide which risks to deal with and in what order You must eliminate or minimise risks so far as is reasonably practicable Engage with your workers and their representatives
·The best way to do this is by a risk assessment We ve prepared a range of resources to help you do this They include Example risk assessment for a woodworking company; Approved Code of Practice and Guidance ACOP [] Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations PUWER 1998 as applied to woodworking machinery
Risk management can be undertaken by completing a risk assessment or a Safe Work Method Statement SWMS SWMS will be completed by contractors undertaking the works Risk assessments will be completed by Monash staff Risk assessments and SWMS must be conducted by the party who will perform the works The SWMS and risk
·During cutting or grinding activity Check the work piece is secure and supported Check the work will be done with sparks travelling away from you Check the work will not be done near flammable materials Check the accessory is not making contact with the work piece before turning on Use two hands to hold the power tool one on the
·2 Always use both hands when operating the grinder 3 Always run new wheels for one minute to ensure wheel isn t defective before attempting to cut the work piece 4 Orient the work so that the wheel spins away from not into sharp edges 5 Orient the work piece so that debris is directed downward
·Risk of burns or eye damage from the intense heat and light produced during welding Exposure to hazardous gases and fumes such as nitrogen oxides or carbon monoxide Risk of fire or explosion if flammable materials are present Fabrication Risk of injury from sharp edges or flying metal fragments during cutting or grinding
·9 A written Safe System of Work shall be developed and maintained for all hot working activities unless the risk assessment has identified that it is not necessary When developing a Safe System of Work for hot working the following should be considered as a minimum a work equipment selected is suitable for the activity is properly
·Field work risk assessments Guidance for staff and students Department of Geography Royal Holloway University of London risk you are dealing with LOW MEDIUM or HIGH SEVERITY F R E Q U E N C Y 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 36 30 24 18 12 6 5 30 25 20 15 10 2 4 24 20 16 12 8 4 3 18 15 12 9 6 3
·4 Risk Assessment Fire and Combustion Likelihood Moderate with proper safety measures Severity High potential for serious injuries or property damage Risk Level Significant Electric Shock Likelihood Moderate with proper equipment maintenance Severity High potential for serious injuries or fatalities Risk Level