RISK ASSESSMENT LAVIN AND SONS
FOR
STIHL SAWS OR SIMILAR
PETROL ENGINED DISC
CUTTERS
PROJECT:
CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
17 Wyche Avenue, Kings Heath,
Birmingham, B14 6LG
DATE OF ISSUE:
September 2010
NUMBER:
LSC/04/004revA
INITIAL RISK RATING
CLOSE TO
ACTIVITY
EVERYONE
ON SITE
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED
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Contact with moving blade
Noise
Vibration
Dust / particles
Sparks
Bursting disc or blade
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PROBABILITY
Frequent
SEVERITY
Fatal
ASSESSMENT
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Occasional
Major
Rare
Minor
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HIGH RISK
MEMBERS
OF PUBLIC
INVOLVED
IN ACTIVITY
PEOPLE EFFECTED
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STANDARD CONTROL MEASURES
ACTION BY
This equipment must only be used by a trained and competent operative who has been authorised by the company
Supervisor
The equipment must be checked each day before use and every time a blade is changed. Defects must be reported
Operative
The equipment must be inspected every 7 days and recorded
Supervisor
A 2 metre exclusion zone should be maintained when cutting, particularly behind the saw, to protect people from
sparks or dust
Operative
Wear ear defenders – everyone working within 5m outside or 10m inside, must wear ear defenders
Site
Manager
Keep hands warm and avoid prolonged use of the equipment – alternate jobs
Operative
When using equipment ensure clear working space and good foot hold
Operative
Ensure sparks cannot land on flammable material
Operative
Use water to suppress dust
Operative
Use a sacrificial cutting board when cutting on scaffold platforms
Operative
NOISE LEVELS
UP TO 111d(B)A EAR DEFENDERS MUST BE WORN
P.P.E. TASK RELATED
Note: Site rules may require some PPE to be worn at all times
Hard Hat
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High-vis
Safety Boots
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Standard Dust Mask
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Ear Defenders
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Wellingtons with steel toe cap
 Must be worn R Use is recommended
Standard Eye Protection
Impact Resistant
Eye Protection
Overalls
Gloves
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R
R
Waterproofs
Other as specified by
control measures
This is a general assessment for the operation /activity stated above. The assessment must be reviewed for each specific project and any additional
hazards noted overleaf, together with detailed control measures. The PPE requirements noted above should be amended as appropriate.
Project specific risk assessment REVIEW carried out by:
Generic hazards and control measure are appropriate
See site specific amendments overleaf
(Name) …………………………………………
( or X )
( or X )
Date:
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SIGNED: ………………………………………………………..………
SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/GUIDANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:
RELATED ASSESSMENTS
See LSC/04/022 Use of Petrol Engined Equipment
CONFIRMATION THAT THIS RISK ASSESSMENT IS UNDERSTOOD AND THE CONTROL MEASURES WILL BE FOLLOWED:
Note: If you do not understand any part of this risk assessment speak to your Manager/Supervisor
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