Formal Risk Assessment: Vinyl Cutter - Revision history

Matthew T at 09:27, 3 November 2014

2014-11-03T09:27:06Z

Posborn: /* Control measures */

2014-11-02T15:30:09Z

‎Control measures

Posborn: /* Final assessment of risk */

2014-11-02T15:29:14Z

‎Final assessment of risk

Posborn: /* Initial assessment of risk */

2014-11-02T15:28:45Z

‎Initial assessment of risk

Posborn at 15:26, 2 November 2014

2014-11-02T15:26:01Z

Posborn at 15:24, 2 November 2014

2014-11-02T15:24:57Z

Posborn at 15:19, 2 November 2014

2014-11-02T15:19:36Z

Posborn: /* Formal Risk Assessment for the Vinyl Cutter (Silver Bullet) */

2014-11-02T14:41:01Z

‎Formal Risk Assessment for the Vinyl Cutter (Silver Bullet)

Posborn: /* Formal Risk Assessment for the Vinyl Cutter (Silver Bullet) */

2014-11-02T14:00:43Z

‎Formal Risk Assessment for the Vinyl Cutter (Silver Bullet)

Posborn at 13:55, 2 November 2014

2014-11-02T13:55:21Z

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 ===Activity===
-The Vinyl Cutter is able move a tool around a flat work piece according to computer control. In typical use this would involve moving a very small cutting blade across the surface to a vinyl sheet or other material with the intention of cutter a chosen design.
+The Vinyl Cutter is able move a tool around a flat work piece according to computer control. In typical use this would involve moving a very small cutting blade across the surface to a vinyl sheet or other material with the intention of cutting a chosen design.
 Other tools can be used, such as a pen, engraving tool or an embossing tool.
 ===Hazard identification===
-* Changing the tool exposes the sharp blade. Blade is approx 2mm long, sharp tip. This could cause the operator a minor stab wound or a cut if handled improperly.
+* Changing the tool exposes the sharp blade. The blade is approx 2mm 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.
-* Workpiece can move quickly in and out of the machine, could hit operator. Workpiece is likely to be thin and flexible, so risk of more of a paper cut than blunt force.
+* The workpiece can move quickly in and out of the machine and could hit the operator. However, the workpiece is likely to be thin and flexible, so the risk is more of a paper cut than blunt force.
-* Tool carrier moves horizontally within the machine, could trap fingers. This is a similar action to an inkjet printer, but can probably exert more force.
+* The tool carrier moves horizontally within the machine and could trap fingers. This is a similar action to an inkjet printer, but can probably exert more force.
-* Tool is moved vertically in the machine, could trap fingers. The tool is held in a blunt 20mm diameter cylinder positioned max 15mm above the workpiece, with any blade protruding by max 1mm.
+* The tool is moved vertically in the machine and could trap fingers. The tool is held in a blunt 20mm diameter cylinder positioned max 15mm above the workpiece, with any blade protruding by max 1mm.
-* Accessories are very small, can be sharp. Usual risk if swallowed or mishandled.
+* The accessories are very small and can be sharp. Usual risk if swallowed or mishandled.
 ===Persons at risk===

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 * A poster above the machine details the correct method for handling all accessories and procedure for changing the tools.
 * The equipment summary sheet above the machine advises caution.
 ===Final assessment of risk===

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   |-
   |Tool carrier moves horizontally within the machine, could trap fingers
   |1
   |2
   |-
   |Tool is moved vertically in the machine, could trap fingers
   |1
-  |1
+  |2
- |1
   |-
   |Accessories are very small, can be sharp

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   |-
   |Tool carrier moves horizontally within the machine, could trap fingers
   |1
   |2
   |-
   |Tool is moved vertically in the machine, could trap fingers
   |1
-  |1
+  |2
- |1
   |-
   |Accessories are very small, can be sharp

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 ===Hazard identification===
 * Changing the tool exposes the sharp blade. Blade is approx 2mm long, 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.
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 ===Persons at risk===
 * Operator of the machine
 * People walking past through the door to the kitchen

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 ===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"
   |-
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 !|Risk Factor
   |-
-  |Hazard 1
+  |Changing the tool exposes the sharp blade
-  |1~5
+  |2
-  |1~5
+  |2
-  |Severity x probability
+  |4
   |-
-  |Hazard 2
+  |Cables (mains power and USB) could be a trip hazard
-  |1~5
+  |1
-  |1~5
+  |1
-  |Severity x probability
+  |1
   |-
-  |Hazard 3
+  |Workpiece can move quickly in and out of the machine, could hit operator
-  |1~5
+ |1
-  |1~5
+ |3
-  |Severity x probability
+ |3
   |}
-''When completing Risk Assessment please consider the if First Aid assistance might be appropriate if the calculated Risk level (Severity x Probability) is greater than 5''
+The risk now falls into the category '''Low''' and is considered to be acceptable.
-−
-The risk now falls into the category ####### and is considered to be acceptable.
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