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

^ Area assessment is taking place | [[equipment:metalworking_room:wm14|Warco WM14 DRO Mill]] 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 ===

General use of the WM14 DRO Mill as intended 
 

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

  - Contact with moving parts of the machine
  - Snagging of clothing / loose items / hair in 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

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

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the mill 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 moving parts of the machine (namely the chuck and steadies) and the risk that they pose. Contact with moving parts of the lathe, safe working angles, start and stop plus emergency stop controls.

=== 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. Snagging of clothing / loose items / hair in moving parts of the machine =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the mill 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.
  * Users of this machine must not wear baggy clothing, or clothing that has dangling strings or cords. Long hair must be tied back securely. Snagging in the lathe will likely result in death. Induction must highlight this risk. Signage on the wall is provided to remind users of this risk.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * Add signage to machine that indicates an induction is strictly required before use

===== 3. Chipping of work material, flying debris, high temperature debris =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the mill 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.
  * Long (tight) sleeved clothing is recommended when working at the machine. This is highlighted in the induction.
  * Gloves must not be used when using the lathe.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

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

===== 4. 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).
  * Signage on the entrance door to the room reminds members and visitors not to disturb members who are operating machines

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * No actions.

===== 5. 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

===== 6. Unauthorised or improper use of the machine =====

=== Controls Applied: ===

  * No individual other than a makerspace member can use the mill 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.

=== Recommended Actions: ===

  * No actions

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