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= Formal Risk Assessment for the EggBot =

===Activity===
The EggBot is able move a tool around a spherical work piece according to computer control. In typical use this would involve moving a pen across the surface an egg or other material with the intention of drawing a chosen design.

Other tools can be used, such as a engraving tool or hot wax tool.

===Hazard identification===
* Changing, installing or operating using the diamond engraving tool exposes the sharp blade. The blade is approx. 1mm long with a sharp tip. This could cause the operator a minor stab wound or a cut if handled improperly.
* Cables (mains power and USB) could be a trip hazard for the operator or those walking past the machine.
* The pen arm moves horizontally on the machine and could trap fingers.
* The pen arm is moved vertically in the machine and could trap fingers.
* The accessories are very small and can be sharp. Usual risk if swallowed or mishandled.

===Persons at risk===
* Operator of the machine
* Other users of the craft room, especially children

===Initial assessment of risk===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!|Hazard identified
!|Severity
!|Probability
!|Risk Factor
|-
|Using the diamond engraver exposes the sharp blade
|2
|2
|4
|-
|Cables (mains power and USB) could be a trip hazard
|1
|1
|1
|-
|Pen arm moves horizontally on the machine, could trap fingers
|2
|2
|2
|-
|Pen arm is moved vertically on machine, could trap fingers
|1
|1
|1
|-
|Accessories are very small, can be sharp
|1
|2
|2
|}

Categorising the risk level as 1-4(Low), 5-9(Moderate), 10-15(High) or 16-25 (Unacceptable) shows that the potential level of risk in this activity is '''low'''.
Further measures are '''not needed''' to reduce the risk to an acceptable level, but are considered anyway.

===Control measures===
Necessary control measures arising from the hazards identified are:
* A poster near the machine details the correct method for handling all accessories and procedure for changing the tools.
* The equipment summary sheet near the machine advises caution.
* Cables will be routed and secured to ensure there is insufficient slack to provide a risk.

===Final assessment of risk===
The assessed risk taking into account the implementation of the control measures listed, and adherence to the SSOW (Safe System of Work) if applicable is as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!|Hazard identified
!|Severity
!|Probability
!|Risk Factor
|-
|Using the diamond engraver exposes the sharp blade
|tbd
|tbd
|tbd
|-
|Cables (mains power and USB) could be a trip hazard
|tbd
|tbd
|tbd
|-
|Pen arm moves horizontally on the machine, could trap fingers
|tbd
|tbd
|tbd
|-
|Pen arm is moved vertically on machine, could trap fingers
|tbd
|tbd
|tbd
|-
|Accessories are very small, can be sharp
|tbd
|tbd
|tbd
|}

The risk now falls into the category '''tbd''' and is considered to be tbd.

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