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RA081-A Production Jigsaw

This risk assessment document identifies 5 potential hazards for a jigsaw operation: 1) cutting injuries from contact with the moving blade, 2) inhalation of saw dust, 3) electric shock from damaged leads, 4) excessive noise, and 5) eye irritation from saw dust. For each hazard, current controls are listed as well as the risk rating. Further work required to reduce risks and additional controls are also noted. The document provides details on the risk assessment process and is signed by the Production Manager and H&S Manager.

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RA081-A Production Jigsaw

This risk assessment document identifies 5 potential hazards for a jigsaw operation: 1) cutting injuries from contact with the moving blade, 2) inhalation of saw dust, 3) electric shock from damaged leads, 4) excessive noise, and 5) eye irritation from saw dust. For each hazard, current controls are listed as well as the risk rating. Further work required to reduce risks and additional controls are also noted. The document provides details on the risk assessment process and is signed by the Production Manager and H&S Manager.

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RISK ASSESSMENT RA No: RA 081.. Issue: A. Page 1. of .

Project/Job No: . Name: D.Barclay.. Process/Activity*: Jigsaw operation. Thornliebank Ind Estate, Glasgow G46 8JW
Tel: 0141 638 7916 Fax: 0141 638 8111
* see final page for detail e-mail: star@star-ref.co.uk

No Hazard Who Current controls Risk Rating Further work required to give Risk Rating Action Completion
Description could be with current acceptable level of risk/Other with additional by date if
harmed? controls assessments applicable controls applicable
L S RR L S RR

1. Cutting Operator 1. Leather gloves to be worn. 1 2 2


injuries from 2. Overall.
contact with
moving saw
blade.
2. Inhalation of Operator 1. Dust mask must be worn. 3 1 3
saw dusts.

3. Electric shock Operator 1. Electrical lead to be 2 1 2


from examined prior to using
damaged machine. Any damage should
leads. be reported to factory
manager.
2. RCD must be fitted
between saw and 240V power
supply.
4. Excessive Operator/ 1. Ear protection to be worn at 3 1 3
noise from Others all times in Production area.
jigsaw or
process.

LIKELIHOOD RATING SEVERITY RATING RISK RATING (Likelihood X Severity)


Low (1) = Unlikely Low (1) = First Aid Injury 1= Trivial Risk 6 = Substantial Risk
Medium (2) = Possibly Medium (2) = Major injury or over 3 days off work 2 = Tolerable Risk 9 = Intolerable Risk
High (3) = Likely High (3) = Permanent incapacity or death 3 or 4 Moderate Risk

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RISK ASSESSMENT RA No: RA 081.. Issue: A. Page 1. of .2

Project/Job No: . Name: D.Barclay.. Process/Activity*: Jigsaw operation. Thornliebank Ind Estate, Glasgow G46 8JW
Tel: 0141 638 7916 Fax: 0141 638 8111
* see final page for detail e-mail: star@star-ref.co.uk

No Hazard Who Current controls Risk Rating Further work required to give Risk Rating Action Completion
Description could be with current acceptable level of risk/Other with additional by date if
harmed? controls assessments applicable controls applicable
L S RR L S RR

5. Eye irritation Operator 1. Eye protection must be 3 1 3


from saw dust worn.

Process/Work Activity Detail:

Issue Notes Name Signature Position/Company Date Date for


Review
A D Barclay Production Manager 16/07/07 16/07/2012
A Reviewed by D Barclay no changes C Haslam H& S Manager 10/08/12 16/07/2017

LIKELIHOOD RATING SEVERITY RATING RISK RATING (Likelihood X Severity)


Low (1) = Unlikely Low (1) = First Aid Injury 1= Trivial Risk 6 = Substantial Risk
Medium (2) = Possibly Medium (2) = Major injury or over 3 days off work 2 = Tolerable Risk 9 = Intolerable Risk
High (3) = Likely High (3) = Permanent incapacity or death 3 or 4 Moderate Risk

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