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Risk Assessment

Area assessment is taking place Warco GH600 Metal Lathe 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 GH600 Lathe as intended

Identified hazards

  1. Contact with moving parts of the machine
  2. Snagging of clothing / loose items / hair in moving parts of the machine
  3. Chipping of work material, flying debris, high temperature debris
  4. Distraction while working
  5. Malfunction of machine
  6. 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 lathe 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.
  • 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)

Short description of identified hazard

Controls Applied:
  • Short description control applied. e.g. Newport Makerspace members are permitted to use machines requiring induction
  • Another short description of a control applied
  • Short description of recommended action. e.g. Signage on machine required
Date of Assessment Review Date Signature 1 Signature 2
DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Name 1 Name 2
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