Transcription of HS6-01 Abrasive Wheels Risk Assessment - SafeScope
1 HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. RISK Assessment Abrasive Wheels . TASK: Abrasive Wheels / ANGLE GRINDERS / PETROL CUT - OFF SAWS. 1. ANTICIPATED SITE HAZARDS. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT. Access / Egress Adjacent Areas Adjacent to Water Asbestos Biological Hazards Confined Spaces Contaminated Ground Laser / RF Fields Means of Escape Needles / Sharps Occupied Premises Overhead Services Stability of Structure Underground Services Others (Please State). CONSTRUCTION PHASE. Access / Egress Adjacent to Water Asbestos Collapse of Excavation Collapse of Structure Confined Spaces Contact with Services COSHH Dust Extreme Temperature (Electricity, Gas, Water). Falling Objects Fire Fragile Materials Manual Handling Noise / Vibration Site Security Struck by Traffic / Plant Tools and Equipment Trip on Level Vehicles Overturning Working at Height Others (Please State) General Construction Activities 2.
2 WHO MAY BE HARMED? Employees (E) Sub-contractors (S) General Public (GP) Official Visitors Others (O). 3. RISK EVALUATION AND CONTROL MEASURES. Significant Health and Safety Risk Control Measures risks Protective goggles (BSEN 166 B) to be worn when using Abrasive Wheels /angle grinders Flying Objects / Eye 1 High Trained, authorised, operatives only to change / operate Abrasive Damage Wheels Guard to be correctly adjusted to suit work position 2 Noise Medium Hearing protection to be worn at all times All portable electrical equipmeent must be PAT tested Use of Tools / Work 3 Low Use 110 v equipment Equipment Follow defects reporting procedure Dust extraction Refer to HSE Construction Information Sheets 36, 54. 4 Dust Low and COSHH assessments 5 Replacing Wheels Medium In accordance with training given Use in compliance with Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005'.
3 6 Vibration High Gloves to be worn Work in short stints with breaks in-between Hot works permits where applicable Keep operation and flammable materials separate or, if unavoidable, ensure flammable materials are covered with flame retardant cover 7 Fire High Suitable fire extinguisher for type of flammable materials likely Ensure petrol operated machines do not leak Switch off petrol operated machines before refuelling 8 Sharp / Hot Edges Medium Wear leather work gloves when handling materials Where possible, raised work piece to level to allow operation to be 9 Manual Handling Medium carried out in standing position, or Ensure good posture when using machines 10 Entanglement High Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; ensure long hair is tied back 4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Safety Helmet Safety Boots Goggle / Visor Overalls Gloves Hearing Protection Respiratory Protective Equipment 5.
4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION. HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS 36 (Rev1): Silica HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS 54: Dust Control on Concrete Cutting Saws Used in Construction Industr RISK Assessment KEY S = Hazard Severity HS6-01 Page 1 of 1. Risk Assessment = S x L 1 = Slight 2 = Serious 3 = Major Risk Assessment Date: January 2012. 3 = Likely Medium (3) High (6) High (9) Abrasive Wheels L = likelihood 2 = Possible Low (2) Medium (4) High (6). 1 = Rare Low (1) Low (2) Medium (3).
