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

^ Area assessment is taking place | [[equipment:metalworking_room:metalbandsaw|Sealey SM5.v3 Horizontal Bandsaw]] Work Area ||
^ Assessment undertaken by ^ Person 1 | Jon Sully |
|    ^ Person 2 |  |
^ Persons at risk | Members using the makerspace or working in proximity, visitors to the makerspace ||

=== Description of activity being assessed ===

General usage of the [[equipment:metalworking_room:metalbandsaw|Sealey SM5.v3 Horizontal Bandsaw]].
 

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

  - Contact with moving parts of the machine
  - Chipping of work material, flying debris, high temperature debris
  - Distraction while working
  - Malfunction of machine
  - Unauthorised or improper use of machine
  - Tripping hazard

===== 1. Contact with moving parts of machine =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the bandsaw and a member can only use the machine having completed an induction with an instructor designated by Makerspace directors.
  * Makerspace members have clear guidance on what to do in case of injury, including contact with site first aiders and how to contact emergency services.
  * Induction highlights the operation of the machine
  * Machine should not be manipulated while in operation, only during setup.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * Add signage to machine that indicates an induction is strictly required before use
  * Add signage to wall with contact number for shop front desk, and list of first aiders in the building (note that first aiders are not available at all times)

===== 2. Chipping of work material, flying debris, high temperature debris =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the bandsaw and a member can only use the machine having completed an induction with an instructor designated by Makerspace directors.
  * Makerspace members have clear guidance on what to do in case of injury, including contact with site first aiders and how to contact emergency services.
  * Eye protection is strictly required when using this machine. Induction must highlight the risk of not using eye protection. Eye protection is provided in the makerspace.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * Add signage to machine that indicates eye protection must be worn.
  * Eye protection must be stored in a clearly accessible place.

===== 3. Distraction while working =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * Members are required to agree to the workshop rules which instruct all users to not distract others while working at any machine (unless there is an immediate danger)

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * No actions

===== 4. Malfunction of 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: ===

  * No actions

===== 5. Unauthorised or improper use of the machine =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the bandsaw and a member can only use the machine having completed an induction with an instructor designated by makerspace directors.
  * Directors have the power to revoke 'inducted' status if a user is shown to be incompetent or uses the machine inappropriately.
  * The machine is locked off when not in use with a padlocked power switch. The padlock has a combination code which is only shared with members once inductions are complete.
  * Only appropriate methods and materials should be used when operating the machine.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * No actions

===== 6. Tripping hazard =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * The machine is on castors so can be moved to support different workloads. Induction should highlight the potential tripping hazard of the power cable, and how best to position the machine to avoid tripping hazards.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * No actions

^ Date of Assessment ^ Review Date ^ 
| 19/11/2022 | 19/11/2023 |