MP Louisville - Risk Assessment

• Prepared By?

• Equipment being worked on:

• Machine Serial Number:

• Conducted on

  Date
• Job Site Location
  Address

• Briefly describe the work being done today.

Safety & Job Pause

• I will perform this risk assessment of the job to the best of my ability. I will follow the procedures that are outlined within this assessment and pause the job if something should occur that isn't planned. If I'm unable to correct a job pause with the resources on site, I'll contact my Manager immediately.

• Any failed response (noted in red) should trigger a PAUSE THE JOB and your Manager should be notified.

• Safety Saves Lives

  

Work Environment

• Are the ground/site conditions suitable to safely perform my job?

  Yes

  No

• Am I aware of the site specific procedures and safety rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do I know where to go in the event of a facility emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is my work area clear of any obstructions? (power lines, extension cords, air hoses etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do I have sufficient space around my work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can I position myself in a safe location in relation to moving equipment and other equipment in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can I stand clear of the dander zone from unstable and/or suspended loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can I work safely in the current weather conditions? (heat, wind, ice etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Task

• I wear my seatbelt when operating any equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do I have suitable PPE to perform the job safely?

  Yes

  No

• Has my PPE been inspected and is in good condition before use?

  Yes

  No

• Do I have the proper tools/equipment to perform the job safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have my tools/equipment been inspected and are in good condition before use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there another person on site to provide me assistance with the job?

  Yes

  No

• PAUSE THE JOB! Working Alone must be approved by your Manager. Working Alone is defined as “not having anyone assigned to work directly with you”. An assigned person can include an operator, dealer or customer technician, or any other willing and able person. This person must be immediately available for assistance.

• Does the job require working at heights? (work performed above 6ft)

  Yes

  No

• Can fall prevention controls be put in place including avoiding/eliminating the need for work at height, the use of edge protection/railings, use of aerial work platforms, or use of fall protection equipment?

  Yes

  No

• PAUSE THE JOB! Working at heights with no fall prevention controls in place is prohibited. Please contact your Manager immediately.

• Do I have a working at heights rescue plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the job require rigging of any parts/equipment?

  Yes

  No

• Inspect all rigging equipment and straps to unsure they are in good condition and follow your lifting plan.

• Does the job require the use of a torch, welder, grinder or anything else that can cause a fire?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure that you have a fire extinguisher on hand and that you have all necessary equipment to prevent a fire.

• Does the job require entering a confined space? (Definition: A confined space has a limited or restricted means for entry or exit, is a space that is not designed for continuous occupancy, and is a space large enough for you to enter and conduct work)

  Yes

  No

• PAUSE THE JOB! Confined Space entries are not allowed. Please contact your Manager immediately.

Energy Wheel

• Starting from the inside out; evaluate the environment, tasks, and systems involved with the job. Next, identify the hazardous energies that need to be controlled within the environment, task and systems. Keep in mind that some systems or tasks can fall into multiple sections of the energy wheel. The outside of the wheel describes the controls to be used. If the hazards cannot be controlled, PAUSE THE JOB!

  

• What ENERGY sources are being worked on?

  Select Electrical Hydraulic Mechanical Pneumatic N/A

  • Electrical
  • Hydraulic
  • Mechanical
  • Pneumatic
  • N/A

• Identify all HAZARDOUS energy.

  Select Pressure Electrical Radiation Chemical & Biological Physical & Mental Gravity Motion Temperature

  • Pressure
  • Electrical
  • Radiation
  • Chemical & Biological
  • Physical & Mental
  • Gravity
  • Motion
  • Temperature

• How will the HAZARDOUS energy be CONTROLLED?

  Select Remove Reduce Redirect Absorb Distance Shield Change Rate

  • Remove
  • Reduce
  • Redirect
  • Absorb
  • Distance
  • Shield
  • Change Rate

• Briefly explain how you will control the hazardous energies.