Vacuum Forming
Risk Assessment
Equipment to be assessed: plastic (vacuum forming sheet benders)
Standard Risks when using tools and machines
| What are the hazards | Who might be harmed and how? | What are you already doing? What should be done when using the equipment? | What further action is necessary | Action required | PPE | Completed (Date) |
| Electric shocks | Person using machine | Regular maintenance & electric survey should mean machine is safe to use.extra low voltage on machine and wire insulated. | Isolate Electric supply and call for medical assistance. Check conscious status of victim and address accordingly. | |||
| Burns | Person using machine | Obvious risk – caution should be taken when using machine and gloves worn. Pupils reminded to pay attention to their work and others around them | I burns occur place area under cold running water for 10 minutes. For serious burns as above and call for medical support |
General Health and Safety Instruction to students
Indicate possible dangers associated with specific equipment.
Indicate what needs to be observed and listened for.
Indicate how to select personal protective equipment appropriate for machine
Insure work areas are clear
The tools are replaced properly
The tools are sharpened properly
That work is clamped in an appropriate secure manor for the task
That they are using equipment appropriate to their capability and level
Environment
Equipment shall clearly labelled
Sited in a clear space and unobstructed.
Where necessary, equipment shall be sited so a safe area is marked around the use of hand tools.
Care will be taken to ensure that any trailing leads do not pose a trip hazard.
Work benches and the surrounding area should be cleaned and any
Hazardous materials disposed of in a safe manner.
First Aid Representative or designated persons available
Personal Protective Equipment
Provision for those involved in the activity, where relevant, of appropriate personal protective equipment for eyes, face, body, breathing and ears as appropriate.
First Aid
First aid is available from the designated point within the school. Stop switches are to be used only in an emergency and are to be checked at regular intervals by the Health and Safety Representative or designated persons.
Inroduction
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