Pn10596 version 3 last updated march 2019 guide to machinery and equipment safety 9 2.
Risk assessment for woodworking machinery. This example risk assessment shows the kind of approach a small business might take. Machine risk assessment methodology at the inception of the project the project parameters are clearly defined with the identification of hazards associated with machine safeguarding set as the key objective. High level suggestions are provided for eliminating hazards and reducing risks. Since many machines are still hand fed woodworking is probably the main industry where the hands of the operator are constantly exposed to danger.
Please note that it is not a generic. The woodworking machinery risk assessment will give you a good indication of the hazards associated with the activity along with the risks and controls you should be thinking about. Woodworking machinery requirements 29 cfr 1910 213 mechanical power transmission apparatus 29 cfr 1910 219 standard for the prevention of fires and explosions in wood processing and woodworking facilities nfpa 644 1993 woodworking machinery safety requirements ansi o1 1 1992. Includes guidance on the protection of young people instruction and training.
You should assess the risks for activities within your business to reduce and control the risks to protect your workforce and others as far as is reasonably. As well as the high risk of injury from contact with the cutters there is the risk of being injured by the ejection of the wood piece or cutters or parts of them from the machine. Use it as a guide to think through some of the hazards in your business and the steps you need to take to control the risks. Approved code of practice and guidance acop 2 97mb provision and use of work equipment regulations puwer 1998 as applied to woodworking machinery.
Risk assessment for use of powered woodworking equipment covering cuts eye injuries noise electric shock slips and trips and dust. Health and safety in the woodworking industry. Noise from woodworking machinery. Use it as a.
Woodworking company 1 of 4 pages health and safety executive example risk assessment for a woodworking company important reminder this example risk assessment shows the kind of approach a small business might take.