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ELECTRIC HAND DRILL

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Location College Wide

Outline of risk assessmentSummary of what is proposed

Using an Electric Hand Drill

Team members / experts /contractors / etc.List those involved

StaffStudentsIncubatees

Assessor NameSignature Dean SprattHSEQ Manager

Datecompleted 30/11/12

Manager/Tutor NameSignature

Dean Spratt

HSEQ Manager

Datecompleted

30/11/12

Hazard list select your hazards from the list below and use these to complete Part B

Situational Hazards Tick Physical / Chemical Hazards Tick Environmental Hazards Tick

Assault by person Contact with hot or cold liquid / vapour Litter

Over Crowding Contact with hot or cold surface Nuisance noise / vibration

Objects falling, moving or flying Electric shock Physical damage

Crush by load(s) Explosive blast Substance released into air

Working at Height (roof,scaffolding, hoists, ladders, etc)(Permit required)

Explosive release of stored pressure Substance released into soil / water

Vehicle impact / collision /pedestrians

Fire Adverse Weather Conditions (outdoorworking)

Obstruction / exposed feature Hazardous / Chemical substance(separate Assessment required)

Ergonomic risk due to lack ofspace

Hot or cold environment Additional Hazards/Permits Required(please list)

Slip Trips and Falls Laser light (Class 1 or 2) Permit to Work Roof Access if

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Slip Trips and Falls Laser light (Class 1 or 2) Permit to Work Roof Access if

ELECTRIC HAND DRILL

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Severe e.g. major fractures, poisonings, multiple & fatal injuries etc Medium High Extremely high

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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Activity- Using an Electric Hand Drill Locationwhere this activity will take place: College wide

Hazards2

List what could cause harm from this activity

e.g. working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc.

Who exposed

List who might be harmedfrom this activity esp. at riskgroups e.g. staff, public,

children, disabled, elderlyetc.

Risk Rating3

For each hazard, decidelevel of risk as if you were todo the activity without your

controls

Control measuresFor each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified

e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, use of personal protective equipment, provision offirst aid, etc.

Residual RiskRating

3

For each hazard, nowdecide level of risk

once all your controlsare in place

Working at Height

Falls, overhead obstructions, unsafefloor/ground conditions

Estates Staff

Other staff and studentswho have undergone

competency training inthis equipment

High This will be determined by the job to be carried out. If using a ladder/step ladder refer to theWorking at Height Risk Assessment for Ladders and Step Ladders for guidance.

If working on the roof an additionalPermitto WorkRoof Access will be required

Medium

Sharp Object/material Estates Staff Low All drill bits will be carried in a tool belt and removed and fitted according to themanufacturers instructions

V Low

Slips, Trips and Falls Estates Staff

Staff and students (ifused in public walkways)

Medium If used in public areas cables to be redirected so that they do not cross walkways, if this isnot possible then cable mats and barriers to be used with warning signs erected indicatingtrailing cable.

Low

Machinery/Equipment

Electric hand tool

Estates Staff

Other staff and studentswho have undergone

competency training inthis equipment

Medium Staff fully trained in safe use and handling. Preferably a battery operated drill will be used.

Whether electric or battery operated the equipment will be checked before each use toensure that there are no defects in the cable (electric), casing, plug or chuck, etc.

Operator will ensure that there is plenty of room to move comfortably around the materialbeing worked on and that the material is securely clamped where possible

If drilling into walls, the user will check for hidden cables, water pipes etc and if present re-plan work.

If working at height, area to be cordoned off and warning signs erected

Low

Fire Estates Staff

All Staff and Students

High Equipment will be checked for defects before each use to minimise the risk of possibleelectrical faults or fire.

Low

Electric shock Estates Staff

Other staff and studentswho have undergone

competency training inthis equipment

Medium Power supply to be disconnected when changing drill heads or attachments. The equipmentwill be checked before each use to ensure that t here are no defects in the cable, casing, plugor cutting head.

If electric drill being used the power cable will be kept clear o f the moving parts at all times.

Low

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ELECTRIC HAND DRILL

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

A Residual Current Device (RCD) will be used if using outside

Activity- Using an Electric Hand Drill Locationwhere this activity will take place: College wide

Hazards2

List what could cause harm from this activity

e.g. working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc.

Who exposedList who might be harmedfrom this activity esp. at risk

groups e.g. staff, public,children, disabled, elderlyetc.

Risk Rating3

For each hazard, decidelevel of risk as if you were todo the activity without your

controls

Control measuresFor each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified

e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, use of personal protective equipment, provision offirst aid, etc.

Residual RiskRating

3

For each hazard, nowdecide level of risk

once all your controlsare in place

Sight/Vibration/Noise/Dust Estates Staff

Other staff and studentswho have undergone

competency training inthis equipment

Medium Suitable gloves, goggles, ear defenders and dust mask to be worn when using theequipment. Dust generated to be removed and disposed of properly

Low

Repetitive Action/Physical Fatigue Estates Staff

Other staff and studentswho have undergone

competency training inthis equipment

Medium Regular breaks for work lasting more than 5 minutes in duration Low

Continue on separate sheet if necessary

1 complete separate table for each activity 2 - from hazard list in Part A 3 - from risk matrix in Part A