No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
Last Reviewed: August 2015
Next Review Date: August 2017
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1. Hazard Management Details – General
Plant/Equipment Item: HYDRAULIC PRESS
Make/Model No.:
School / Work Location:
Region:
Name of Person(s) Conducting Activity:
Serial No.:
Date Conducted:
Description of Use:
A hydraulic press is a piece of equipment
that is used to apply force to push or flatten
objects.
The work piece is placed on the press plate
and the hydraulic ram is lowered onto the
object to the desired force.
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Summary of Key Risks:

Impact and cutting

Pressurised content

Slips/trips/falls

Other (chemicals)
No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
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2. Documentation
Relevant Legislation/Standards
Is plant required to be registered?
Y/N
Y
N
Is a user license required?
Y
Comments
N
AS 4024.3001 Safety of machinery – materials forming and shearing – Mechanical power presses
Key reference material:
AS 4024.3002 Safety of machinery – materials forming and shearing – Hydraulic power presses
Plant Documentation
Are operator’s manuals accessible?
Y/N
Y
N
Is this a restricted use item?
Y
N
Does this item require safe use documents/test?
Y
N
Comments
3. Hazard Identification
Hazards Inspected
Risk Assessment
Cons
ENTANGLEMENT
Can anyone’s hair, clothing, gloves, cleaning brushes,
tools, rags or other materials become entangled with
moving parts of the plant or materials?
Y
Like
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
N
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Control Measures
No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
Page Number: 3 of 8
Last Reviewed: August 2015
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Hazards Inspected
Risk Assessment
Cons
Like
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES
Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to:

Material falling off the plant?
Y
N
Severe
Unlikely
High

Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load?
Y
N
Severe
Unlikely
High

Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilise plant?
Y
N

The plant tipping or rolling over?
Y
N

Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing?
Y
N

Contact with moving parts during testing,
inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or
repair?
Being thrown off or under the plant?
Y
N
Y
N



Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work
pieces being ejected)
The mobility of the plant?

Inappropriate parts and accessories being used?

Other
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Control Measures
Injuries could be sustained as a
result of:
 poor maintenance of the
press or damage which
has not been reported;
and
 Items being placed
incorrectly onto the
press.
Ensure operator has been trained
in safe work practices prior to
operation.
Ensure the press is serviced
appropriately as per manufacturer’s
instructions and specifications.
Ensure safe working loads are not
exceeded.
Ensure appropriate PPE (e.g.
gloves and eye protection) is worn
whilst operating equipment.
Severe
Unlikely
High
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Ensure operator’s hands and body
parts are kept clear of press during
operation.
Ensure work piece is securely
clamped prior to operation.
Ensure appropriate guarding is
installed and in good working order
prior to operation.
No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
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Hazards Inspected
SHEARING
Can anyone’s body parts be sheared between two
parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a
work piece or structure?
PRESSURISED CONTENT
Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases
under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of
the plant?
ELECTRICITY
Can anyone be injured or burnt due to:

Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires)

Working in close proximity to electrical conductors?

Access to electricity?

Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads,
cables or switches?

Water near electrical equipment?

Lack of isolation procedures?

Other
Risk Assessment
Y
Cons
Like
Risk
Level
Moderate
Unlikely
Medium
Description of Risk
Control Measures
Hydraulic fluid in press is under
pressure. Potential for release if
leak occurs.
Ensure the press is regularly
inspected for fluid leaks and isolate
any damage.
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
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No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
Page Number: 5 of 8
Last Reviewed: August 2015
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Hazards Inspected
Risk Assessment
Cons
Like
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
ERGONOMICS
Can anyone be injured due to:

Poorly designed workstation?

Repetitive body movement?

Constrained body posture or the need for
excessive effort?

Design deficiency causing psychological stress?

Inadequate or poorly placed lighting?

Does the plant impact on the surrounding
workplace and create potential hazards? (Consider
safe access and egress from plant, workflow and
design of the workplace)
Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider
potential effects due to environmental conditions
and terrain)
Other


Control Measures
.
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
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No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
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Hazards Inspected
Risk Assessment
Cons
RADIATION
Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the
plant suffer injury or illness due to exposure to
radiation in the form of any of the following:
 infra-red radiation
 ultra violet light
 microwaves
NOISE
Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the
plant, suffer injury due to exposure to noise?
VIBRATION
Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from
exposure to vibration?
FRICTION
Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts,
materials or surfaces of the plant?
SUFFOCATION
Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or
atmospheric contamination?
CONDITION
Is a hazard likely due to the age and condition of the
plant? (Consider how hard the machine has been
worked, and whether it is used constantly or rarely).
 Can anyone be injured as a result of the plant not
serviced appropriately and/or maintained in line
with manufacturer’s recommendations?
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Like
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
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Control Measures
No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
Page Number: 7 of 8
Last Reviewed: August 2015
Next Review Date: August 2017
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Hazards Inspected
Risk Assessment
Cons
SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS
Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the
plant, slip, trip or fall due to:
 Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces?


Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity?
Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant?
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Like
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
Poor housekeeping practices
allowing the build-up of waste
materials or failure to
immediately clean up spills
could result in a slip hazard.
Minor
Possible
Minor
Possible

Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders?

Lack of guardrails or other suitable edge
protection?

Other
Hazards Inspected
Medium
Inappropriate placement of
objects (e.g. spare materials,
electrical cords, school bags
etc.) in the immediate vicinity of
the plant equipment may result
in a trip hazard.
Risk Assessment
Cons
Like
Ensure appropriate cleaning and
housekeeping practices are
maintained to minimise the risk of a
slip, trip or fall.
Medium

Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking
surfaces (i.e. lack of a slip-resistant surface,
unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?)
If operating or maintaining plant at height can anyone
slip, trip or fall due to:
Control Measures
Description of Risk
Risk
Level
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Control Measures
No: DET ESWB-10-2-2
Authorised By: Manager ESWB
Title: Plant and Equipment Risk Management Form
Issue Date: October 2010
Page Number: 8 of 8
Last Reviewed: August 2015
Next Review Date: August 2017
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Hazards Inspected
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Can anyone be injured by fire?

Risk Assessment
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases,
vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances?
TEMPERATURE/MOISTURE
Can anyone come into contact with objects at high or
low temperatures?
 Can anyone suffer ill-health due to exposure to
high or low temperatures?
 Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health due to
exposure to moisture?
OTHER
Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from
exposure to:
 Chemicals?
Y
N

Toxic gases or vapours?
Y
N

Fumes/Dusts?
Y
N

Other? (please specify)
Y
N
Description of Risk
Release of hydraulic fluid due to
malfunction of press.
Minor
Possible
Medium
4. Risk Assessment Signoff
Authorised By:
Signature:
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Date:
Control Measures
Ensure the press is inspected for
potential leaks or damage prior to
use, and tag out any damaged
plant.