Machinery Risk Assessment

• Document No.

GENERAL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

• Description of item, I.e. automated packaging machine.

• Location of machine when assessed.

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  • ELGIN 2
  • ABERLOUR WORKSHOP
  • ELGIN WORKSHOP
  • OTHER LOCATION

• Detailed description of location where appropriate.

• Plant reference number.

• Name of assessor

  Gary Browne

  Agnieszka Wolnicka

  Megan Christie

• Time/date of assessment.

  Date

• General description of equipment including ancillary equipment where relevant.

• Intended function of equipment.

• Is equipment suitable for intended function.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GUARDING OF DANGEROUS PARTS

• Is access possible to any part of machinery which could cause injury.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• What method of safeguarding is necessary to minimise the risk, I.e. fixed guard, other guard, jigs or push sticks, etc.

• Where guards are already fitted are they suitably constructed, adequate distance from hazards etc.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

MAINTENANCE

• What maintenance is required for guards and safety devices.

INSPECTION

• Is there a written scheme of examination for guards and safety devices.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is written scheme available and are examinations scheduled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

• Is the use of the equipment covered by the training department work instruction? (If not then this will need to be highlighted to the training department).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the work instruction number which is relevant to this equipment.

ADDITIONAL HAZARDS

• Is there a risk of any article or substance falling or being ejected from the machine.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can any part rupture or disintegrate.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a risk of overheating or fire.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a risk of unintentional or premature discharge of dust, gas, liquid, vapour or any other substance.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there any part of the equipment at a high or low temperature likely to cause injury.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any other hazards.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

EMERGENCY STOP CONTROLS

• Take a photo of each emergency stop device including trip devices.

  Media

• Are there sufficient emergency stop devices in suitable locations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

IS THE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO BE SUITABLY ISOLATED FROM THE FOLLOWING ENERGY SOURCES.

• Electricity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed air/gas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steam

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other (e.g gravity, springs.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTROLS

• Are controls clearly visible, identifiable and clearly marked where necessary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controls located to ensure that operators are not exposed to risk.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the operator see any other person who may be exposed to risk when the controls are operated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there systems of work in place to ensure that no one is likely to be at risk when the machine starts.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable audible, visual or other warnings fitted if necessary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENVIRONMENT

• Is there adequate lighting to operate the equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting of controls adequate without glare.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the workplace temperature in the range of comfort for operators.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable seating provided where necessary.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space around the machine to allow safe and easy access.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage for machine parts, special tools, consumables etc. provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sufficient suitable fire extinguishers provided within a reasonable distance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the relevant persons been informed of any expected waste, spillage or effluence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Is PPE required to operate equipment.

  YES

  NO

• What type of PPE is required.

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  • RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
  • OVERALL, WHITE COAT ETC.
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  • TROUSERS
  • GLOVES
  • FOOTWEAR
  • OTHER.

• Are operators aware that PPE is required.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do operators know how PPE should be worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contact Occupational Health Department to arrange face fit testing.

• Is suitable storage for PPE provided.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision for maintenance and replacement of PPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has face fit testing been carried out for RPE.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SAFETY SIGNS AND WARNINGS

• Are suitable signs fitted. For the following categories:<br>Hazardous surfaces e.g. Slippery, hot, sharp.<br>Hazardous materials e.g. Irritant,corrosive.<br>Hazardous parts or their movement e.g. Drawing in hazards.<br>Prohibited actions e.g. Authorised personnel only.<br>Correct operation.<br>Personal protective equipment.<br>Emergency action.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What additional signs are required.