ABB Ltd Robotics - Point of Work Risk Assessment

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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

• Are emergency procedures clearly understood (fire, emergency exits, security etc)?<br>(If not then seek this information. Record below)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm emergency information requested and reviewed

• Can the ABB equipment be accessed freely without obstruction?<br>(If No please briefly describe the obstruction below. Attach photos is relevant).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 At Risk, please provide details below & actions taken.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 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.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• 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>If you answer At Risk, please provide details below & actions taken.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is the area generally well maintained, free of obstructions and suitable for the work activity?<br>If you answer At Risk, please provide details below & actions taken.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is any generic risk assessment suitable and sufficient to cover your activity at this site? (For Service = RA/MS MK-RA-0010) <br>(If Yes, ensure that you have read and signed a copy and that you have this with you today)<br>(If No - Record additional information below)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 1 = Very Unlikely (Easy to avoid, Minimal interaction) 2 = Unlikely (Some possibility to avoid, Much interaction) 3 = Likely (Hard to avoid, intensive interaction)

• How severe would be the outcome? 1 = Slightly Harmful (Minor Injury, First aid required) 2 = Harmful (Serious Injury, Hospitalisation likely) 3 = Extremely Harmful (Fatality, Life changing injury)

• 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

• Safety Shoes Worn?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Safety Glasses / Eye Protection Worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hearing Protection Worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High Visibility Clothing Worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other PPE required?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Provide details of the additional PPE.

• Sign

  Sign