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====== Risk Assessment ======

^ Area assessment is taking place | [[equipment:craft_room:rdl9060|RDL-9060 Laser Engraver]] Work Area ||
^ Assessment undertaken by ^ Person 1 | Aidan Taylor |
|    ^ Person 2 | Name 2 |
^ Persons at risk | Members using the makerspace or working in proximity, visitors to the makerspace ||

=== Description of activity being assessed ===

Members and visitors general use of the RDL-9060 Laser Engraver as intended by the manufacturer. Visitors are included as this machine has a low barrier to entry for use, and will be used for public events and prospective members.
 

====== Identified hazards ====

  - Fire
  - Noxious vapours or smoke
  - Trapping fingers
  - Malfunctioning machine
  - Improper or unauthorised use

==== 1. Fire ===

Fire is unlikely but certainly possible with any laser cutter

== Controls Applied: ==

  * No flammable material stored near laser cutter
  * Compressor and extraction fan are maintained
  * Users are instructed to sweep out lower basin of laser cutter
  * Laser Engraver is set up away from designated exit route
  * Fire extinguishers are maintained in the room ensuring safe exit is possible

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * Purchase a small fire extinguisher to keep with the machine in addition to main extinguisher for room


==== 2. Noxious vapours or smoke ===

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Only laser grade or laser safe materials are to be used with the laser cutter
  * Compressor and extraction fan are maintained and ensured to work efficiently
  * List of suitable materials maintained on the RDL-9060 machine page

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * None

==== 3. Trapped fingers ===

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Users are instructed to lower the lid carefully and avoid slamming
  * Gas struts of machine lid maintained

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * None

==== 4. Malfunctioning machine ===

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Machine is maintained according to the maintenance schedule. 
  * Maintenance record is kept up to date on the makerspace Wiki page (link at top of this record).
  * Maintainer cleans the machine and greases moving parts.
  * Any present or emerging faults are logged on the Wiki and raised immediately with the makerspace directors who have the power to stop activities if there is a risk of harm

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * None

==== 5. Improper or unauthorised use ===

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Inductions are required for general use of this machine, but due to the low risk, use under supervision by members or guests to the makerspace is acceptable.
  * Directors have the power to revoke 'inducted' status if a user is shown to be incompetent or uses the machine inappropriately.
  * The laser tube is powered off when not in use with a key power switch. The key is stored in a key safe.
  * Users should pay particular attention to the machines cables - the long USB computer connection could easily be yanked which could damage the connection at either end.

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * Include signage for users to pay attention to cables when moving machine

^ Date of Assessment ^ Review Date ^
| 03/12/2022 | 03/12/2023 |