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UTS SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)
1. FACULTY/SUBJECT
Faculty/Subject title 41013 Industrial Robotics
Subject supervisor/coordinator
SWMS prepared by
1. WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Describe the work activity Using a UR3 robotic arm involves operating and programming the robot to perform tasks such
E.g. Operating, Handling, as assembly or pick-and-place operations. For assignment 1 we are picking and placing mock
Using.. objects, so there is no physical object to worry about using the real robots.
Include names of
hazardous equipment,
substances or materials
used,
and any quantities and
concentrations of
substance(s) or reaction
products.
2. HAZARDS: Choose those hazard types that will need to have control measures in Section 4
Work Environment
Plant Chemical Ergonomic/Manual
• Working in Remote
• Noise • Hazardous Chemicals use Handling
Locations
• Vibration • Skin/eye irritant • Repetitive or awkward
• Working
• Working with compressed air • Sensitiser movements
Outdoors/fieldwork
• • Lifts Hoists or Cranes • Mutagen • Lifting heavy objects
Clinical/Industrial setting
• Moving parts • Carcinogen • Over reaching
• Poor ventilation/Air quality
(Crushing,friction, cut, stab, • Toxic to reproduction • Working above
• Temperature extremes
shear hazards) • Aquatic toxicity shoulder or below knee
• Working at Height height
• Pressure Vessels or Boilers • Toxic
• Slip/Trip/Fall hazards
• Corrosive Poor workstation set up
•
• Dangerous when wet
Electrical
Radiation Biological Psychosocial
• Plug in equipment • Ionising Radiation • Sharps/Needles Aggressive or violent
•
• High voltage
• Non-ionising radiation • Cytotoxins clients/students
• Exposed wiring (Lasers, Microwaves, • Pathogens/infectious • Working in isolation
• Exposed conductors Ultraviolet light) materials • Working with
• Infectious materials timeframes
• Communicable diseases • Staffing issues
• Animal/insects
• Work with fungi/bact/viruses
3. CONTROLS MEASURES: Choose those that apply for hazards identified
Eliminate/Isolate/Substitute / Engineering
Admin specific: Licenses/permits Work Emergency Response Systems
Controls
Methods
• Remove hazard
• Training Information or Instruction • First aid kit
• Restrict access
• Redesign equipment • Licensing or certification of operators • Chemical spill kit
• Guarding / Barriers / Fume Cupboard / • Test and tag electrical equipment • Safety shower
exhaust • Restricted access • Eye wash station
• Biosafety cabinet • Regular breaks • Emergency Stop button
• Use safer materials/substances • Task rotation • Remote Communication Mechanism
• Ventilation • Work in pairs
Regular maintenance of equipment • Document Chemical risk assessment
•
• Ladder / Sling register
• Redesign of workspace / workflow
Other controls not listed
4. PPE REQUIRED (Tick those that apply) 03/2022 1/2
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5. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
6. WORK ACTIVITY STEPS
BEFORE YOU START:
• Examine the robot for any evident faults such as damaged wires or parts
• Scan the working area to ensure nobody is in harms way
• Consult tutors before operating the machine
• Ensure the model has been simulated to ensure there is no risk of collision with the table
• E stop must be not covered
•
STEPS IN WORK ACTIVITY:
1. Do not leave the robot unattended
2. Ensure there is at least 1 person watching over the robot for a safety precaution
3. Take active decisions to prevent danger before an issue occurs
4. If in doubt, turn off the machine
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
• Press emergency button
• Notify security or dial 6 using the UTS internal phone
TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Induction for Mechatronics Lab
7. SIGN OFF
PREPARED BY: LAB SUPERVISOR DATE: 04/11/2024
NAME: tushar rana NAME: MICHAEL LEE REVIEW DATE:
UTS SWMS form (Modified) 03/2022 2/2
