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

^ Area assessment is taking place | Electronics soldering work area F11C ||
^ 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 ===

Use of soldering irons, reflow station and hand tools for soldering
 

=== Identified hazards ===

  - Burns
  - Fumes
  - Cuts
  - Use of lead based solder

==== 1. Burns ====

Any burns from a soldering iron or reflow station are likely to be minor, but basic measures should be taken to reduce the risk of burns.

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Designated work area for soldering must be kept tidy between use and during use. 
  * Cables for soldering irons to be unravelled before use.
  * Risks in relation to hot air with reflow station must be explained to users - this tool requires demonstration before use.

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * Suggest to have some signage to request work area to be kept tidy.


==== 2. Fumes ====

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Fume extractors are provided for use with soldering irons

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * None


==== 3. Cuts ====

There is a potential for minor cuts when working with circuit boards, clipping components and using side cutters and other tools in soldering activity

== Controls Applied: ==

  * First aid kits are provided in the room and clearly advertised

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * None


==== 4. Use of lead based solder ====

Lead based solder is permitted in the makerspace

== Controls Applied: ==

  * Users must wash hands after use

== Recommended Actions: ==

  * Signage should be printed and placed on the wall at soldering station reminding users to wash their hands after use of lead based solder

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