GRINDING EQUIPMENT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Location Ravensbourne Building

Outline of risk assessment Summary of what is proposed

Using Grinding Equipment for cutting metal and concrete

Team members / experts / contractors / etc. List those involved

Staff Students Incubatees

Assessor Name Signature

Dean Spratt

HSEQ Manager

Date completed

30/11/12

Manager/Tutor Name Signature

Dean Spratt

HSEQ Manager

Date completed

30/11/12

Hazard list – select your hazards from the list below and use these to complete Part B

Situational Hazards Tick Physical / Chemical Hazards Tick Environmental Hazards Tick

Assault by person Contact with hot or cold liquid / vapour Litter

Over Crowding Contact with hot or cold surface Nuisance noise / vibration

Objects falling, moving or flying Electric shock Physical damage

Crush by load(s) Explosive blast Substance released into air

Working at Height (roof, scaffolding, hoists, ladders, etc) (Permit required)

Explosive release of stored pressure Substance released into soil / water

Vehicle impact / collision / pedestrians

Fire Adverse Weather Conditions (outdoor working)

Obstruction / exposed feature Hazardous / Chemical substance (separate Assessment required)

Ergonomic risk due to lack of space

Hot or cold environment Additional Hazards/Permits Required (please list)

Slip, Trips and Falls Laser light (Class 1 or 2) HOT WORK PERMIT TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF EACH TIME THE EQUIPMENT IS USED

Manual Handling (separate Assessment required)

Stroboscopic Lights (flashing lights)

Unsafe Ground conditions (loose flooring, slippery, etc)

Vibration

Overhead Obstructions (power lines, cables, suspended ceilings)

Noise (reading to be taken)

Sharp object / material Smoke/Dust

Lone Working (Permit required) Asbestos present (see Estates for Asbestos Register)

Confined Space (Permit required)

Machinery / Equipment (cranes, hoists, electrical, tools etc)

Health Hazards Tick

Restriction by Work equipment or PPE/RPE

Disease/Infection

Young Persons (under 18 years of age)

Lack of food/water

Additional Assessments Required

Tick Physical fatigue (unusual working patterns, night working, etc)

Manual Handling Static body posture (standing for long periods)

Work at Height Repetitive action

DSE Stress

COSHH (chemical substances) Extra medical issues adding further risk (please list)

Risk Matrix – use this to determine risk for each hazard i.e. how bad and how likely

Likelihood of Harm

Severity of Harm Unlikely Possible Probable

Slight e.g. minor cuts and bruising, irritation, headaches, etc Very low Low Medium

Moderate e.g. deep cuts, burns, minor fractures, etc Low Medium High

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Severe e.g. major fractures, poisonings, multiple & fatal injuries etc Medium High Extremely high

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Activity - Using the Angle Grinder Location – where this activity will take place: College wide

Hazards

2

List what could cause harm from this activity

e.g. working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc.

Who exposed

List who might be harmed from this activity esp. ’at risk groups’ e.g. staff, public,

children, disabled, elderly etc.

Risk Rating3

For each hazard, decide level of risk as if you were to do the activity without your

controls

Control measures

For each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified

e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, use of personal protective equipment, provision of first aid, etc.

Residual Risk Rating

3

For each hazard, now decide level of risk

once all your controls are in place

Objects being cut falling

metal concrete falling onto feet

Estates Staff Low Staff will wear sensible shoes (preferably steel toe-capped)

Material will be secured both ends before cutting

V Low

Sharp Object/material

Estates Staff Medium All sharp edges will be removed with grinder after immediate cut then filled to smooth finish before handling.

Low

Machinery/Equipment

Electric hand tool

Estates Staff Medium Staff fully trained in safe use and handling. The equipment will be checked before each use to ensure that there are no defects in the cable, casing, plug or cutting head.

Operator will ensure that there is plenty of room to move comfortably around the material being worked on.

Guards will be never be removed and will be positioned into place before using

Low

Fire

From sparks produced through cutting

Estates Staff

All Staff and Students

High Work area assessed before using so that combustible materials can be removed. Suitable fire extinguishing media will be to hand (carbon dioxide) to extinguish any electrical fires with a water extinguisher used if clothing catches fire.

Low

Electric shock

Estates Staff Medium Power supply to be disconnected when changing any grinding attachments or discs. The equipment will be checked before each use to ensure that there are no defects in the cable, casing, plug or cutting head.

Power cable will be kept clear of the moving parts at all times.

A Residual Current Device (RCD) will be used if using the grinder outside

Low

Sight/Vibration/Noise/Dust

Estates Staff Medium Suitable gloves, goggles, ear defenders and dust mask will be worn when using the equipment. Work to be of short duration and if extended regular breaks with finger exercises used to help regulate blood supply in the fingers

Low

Repetitive Action/Physical Fatigue Estates Staff Medium Work to be of short duration only and no more than 5 minutes at a time Low

Continue on separate sheet if necessary

1 – complete separate table for each activity 2 - from hazard list in Part A 3 - from risk matrix in Part A