OHS017
OHS Risk Assessment and
Control Form
Risk assessment completed by:
Staff/student number: Jack Cochrane
Faculty/Division:
Science
Document number
School/Unit:
Physics/Mesoscopics/QED
Initial Issue date
20/12/2007
RA9
Current version
1.2
Current Version
Issue date
21/2/2013
Next review date
21/2/2018
For additional information refer to the OHS Risk Assessment and Control Procedure, the OHS Risk Rating Procedure and the Hierarchy of Risk Controls.
Risk Assessment title: Bench Drill Operation
Step 1: Identify the activity
Describe the activity:
Drill press mounted on bench in WG8A. Drill is used for general laboratory drilling operations in steel, brass, aluminum, copper and wood.
Describe the location: Newton WG8A
Step 2: Identify who may be at risk by the activity
A number of people may be at risk from any activity. This may affect the risk controls needed. These people may include fellow workers, visitors, contractors and the public. The location of the activity
may affect the number of people at risk.
Activity is in a dedicated room. Unauthorized people are not allowed entry.
Steps 3 to 7: Identify the hazards, risks, and rate the risks
1. An activity may be divided into tasks. For each task identify the hazards and associated risks.
2. List existing risk controls and determine a risk rating using the UNSW Risk Rating Procedure.
3. Additional risk controls may be required to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Re-rate the risk if additional risk controls used.
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Tasks
Hazards
Associated risks
(Step 3)
(Step 4)
Risk rating with existing
controls *
Additional risk controls
required
Risk Rating with
additional controls *
(Step 5)
(Step 6)
(Step 7)
Existing risk controls
C
Setting up drill press
L
R
Falling parts
Damage to legs and toes
if parts fall from bench
Wear strong enclosed
boots/shoes
2
C
L
Setting up Drilling
operations
Manual Handling
Cuts, bruises, back strain
Training
2
D
L
Changing drill bits.
Cleaning shavings.
Sharp Objects
Cuts to fingers
Training. Stop drill, use
brush to remove shavings
2
C
M
Rotating parts
Damage to eyes, face,
and body
Training in correct use of
machine. Wear Eye
protection
3
C
H
Flying debris
Cuts to eyes and face
Training. Use Perspex
drill chuck guard in
lowered position during
drilling. Wear Eye
protection/face shield
1
C
L
Hot parts
Burns to fingers
Correct training. Use
correct drill and speed for
material. Use lubricants
on steel and do not force
drill. Withdraw regularly
and clean shavings from
drill
1
D
L
Drilling
Drilling
Drilling
* C = consequence
L = likelihood
R = risk rating
(Apply the hierarchy of
risk controls)
Use clamps to secure
work piece. Tie up loose
hair. Secure loose
clothing. Do not wear
jewellery. Do not wear
gloves.
C
2
L
C
R
M
from the UNSW Risk Rating Procedure
Step 8 Documentation and initial approval
Completed by: (name)
Jack Cochrane
(signature)
Authorised by: (name)
(signature)
Date:
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Step 9: Implement the additional risk controls
identified
Indicate briefly what additional risk controls from Step 6 above were implemented, when and by whom.
Risk control:
Clamps to secure work piece. Tie up loose hair.
Secure loose clothing. Do not wear jewellery. Do not wear gloves.
Date:
Risk control:
Date:
Implemented by:
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Date:
Implemented by:
20/12/07
Implemented by: Jack Cochrane
Step 10: Monitor and review the risk controls
It is important to monitor risk controls and review risk assessments regularly. Review is required when there is a change in the process, relevant legal changes, and where a cause for concern has
arisen. Reviews could be scheduled on an annual basis. If the risk assessment has substantially changed a new risk assessment is warranted.
Review date:
20/12/08
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Documentation
It is a requirement that legal and advisory documentation that supports this risk assessment be listed. Such documentation includes Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice,
where applicable.
AS 2243.6-1990 Safety in Laboratories/Mechanical Aspects. Section 2.1, 2.2.1/2.2.2
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