ABB GPL Motion - Method Statement and PoW Risk Assessment

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• Site contact(s)

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ABB GPL Motion - Onsite Working Method Statement Please tick all relevant methods to indicate both the customer and yourself have agreed to these

• 1. Report to site contact

• 2. Secure Permit to Work and/or authorisation to proceed

• 3. Don appropriate PPE as advised by site contact and go to workplace using agreed access method and obeying all site rules

• 4. With the site contact perform the ABB GPL Motion Risk Assessment - if additional risks are identified (e.g. requirement for additional PPE) then carry out the appropriate additional control measures to reduce the risk to a low level. Identify whether customer requires email copy of this statement and risk assessment

• 5. Before carrying out any new work determine the existing condition/operating state of the system through discussion with the customer and reference to diagnostic tools

• 6. If possible (and appropriate) backup all software and drive settings from equipment to be worked on

• 7. Make incremental changes to programs and/or drive settings where necessary - being sure to comment these if possible and regularly save files

• 8. Record results of any tests or inspections undertaken

• 9. Record details of all faults encountered, remedial actions and any new parts supplied/installed

• 10. If appropriate provide customer with copies of all digital media backups on completion of visit

• 11. Agree with customer as to whether visit report is to be provided at a later date (and agree timescale for supply of this document)

• 12. Tidy up work area on completion

Stop! Take 5 This is a Point of Work Risk Assessment. Observe your work location & Think through the task you are about to perform.

• If possible take a picture of the cell / location / area of work.

  Media

• Confirm emergency information requested and reviewed

• Are emergency procedures clearly understood (fire, emergency exits, security etc)?

  Yes

  No

• Is the area generally well maintained, free of obstructions and suitable for the work activity?<br>(If not then resolve this situation before continuing)

  Yes

  No

• Do not continue until the work area is suitable for safe working!

• Is the area of work excessively noisy? <br>[Advice. If you need to shout to hold a conversation you need to wear hearing protection]. <br>If you answer Yes ensure adequate hearing protection is worn

  No

  Yes

• Is there moving machinery / vehicles in close proximity to your work place?<br>If you answer Yes, please provide details below & actions taken.

  No

  Yes

• Will the task require working on live electrical equipment?

  No

  Yes

• Is there a lockout procedure in place for ensuring safe work at times when the supply needs isolating?

  Yes

  No

• Are all electrical panels/controls protected against accidental contact with live connections (IP20 or greater)?

  Yes

  No

• Enter any other information relating to safe electrical working practises:

• Is there any risk from COSHH substances?<br>[Advice. This risk could be from chemicals, vapours, fumes, particulate matter etc. Consult with customer & examine specific risk assessments / MSDS]. <br>

  No

  Yes

• Is Working at Height required?<br>[Advice. Working at Height is defined as any place from which you may fall & injury yourself]. <br>If you answer At Risk, please provide details below & actions taken.

  No

  Yes

• Are there any risks to others from the work you are undertaking?

  No

  Yes

• Are the risks detailed above sufficient to cover your activity at this site?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Add details of the new hazard & its risk.

Assessment

• Enter a description of the hazard and then use the sliders below to rate the risk.

• How Likely is it that risk will occur

• How severe would be the outcome?

• Choose a risk rating (L x S) 1 - 3 = LOW. Monitor regularly to ensure that the risk does not grow. 4 - 6 = MEDIUM. Potentially serious. Long term issues anticipated. Plan ahead. 9 = HIGH. STOP ~ ACT NOW.

  Select Low (1 - 3) Medium (4 - 6) High (9)

  • Low (1 - 3)
  • Medium (4 - 6)
  • High (9)

• Enter details of how you will control the risk to reduce this to a low level

• Safety shoes worn if required?

• Safety eye protection worn if required?

• Hearing protection worn if required?

• Enter details of any other PPE required...

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