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|name          = FDM Printing
|name          = FDM Printing
|assessmentType = Activity
|assessmentType = Activity
|reviewed      = 2024-02-02
|reviewed      = 2024-11-10
|nextReview    = 2025-02-02
|nextReview    = 2025-11-10


|notes          = An induction is not required for our Ender 3 and Ender 5 FDM printers.
|notes          = An induction is not required for our [[Creality Ender 3D Printers]] or [[Bambu Lab A1 mini]] FDM printers.<br />Please ensure you have reviewed the guidance on the [[3D Printing]] page.


|risk_1        = '''Minor burns''' due from the print nozzle and/or bed during operating.
|risk_1        = '''Minor burns''' due from the print nozzle and/or bed during operating.
|mitigation_1  = Members are advised to do some self study and be aware of risks of FDM printing.
|mitigation_1  = The nozzle has appropriate safety warnings. Members are advised to do some self study and be aware of risks of FDM printing. In more serious cases, a burns gel kit is available in the [[Blue Room]] kitchenette. The next nearest burns kit is in the [[Kitchen]] on top of the microwave.
|score_1        = 3 / 2
|mitscore_1    = 1


|risk_2        = '''Electrical Shock''' due to damaged cabling or poor earthing.  
|risk_2        = '''Electrical Shock''' due to damaged cabling or poor earthing.  
|mitigation_2  = Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is performed according to a schedule. A visual inspection of the appliance should take place prior to use of a soldering iron.
|mitigation_2  = Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is performed according to a schedule. A visual inspection of the appliance should take place prior to use of a soldering iron.
|score_2        = 5 / 1
|mitscore_2    = 1
|risk_3        = '''Ventilation''' due to printing fumes
|mitigation_3  = A window is available in the printing area which we would recommend leaving  open while printing, although PLA and PETG poses fairly minimal risk. We do not allow printing of ABS in the space.
|score_3        = 1 / 3
|mitscore_3    = 2
|assessment_3  = User might be unaware that opening the window is advised.
|actions_3      = Put up a sign to suggest opening window while printing. See [[Team:3D Printing/Risk Assessments/Resin Printing|Resin Printing]]
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 21:36, 11 November 2024

Name FDM Printing
Type Activity (e.g. Tool Usage)
Last Reviewed 2024-11-10
Next Review 2025-11-10

An induction is not required for our Creality Ender 3D Printers or Bambu Lab A1 mini FDM printers.
Please ensure you have reviewed the guidance on the 3D Printing page.

Risk Existing Mitigations Severity / Likelihood Assessment Action Required Residual Risk
Minor burns due from the print nozzle and/or bed during operating. The nozzle has appropriate safety warnings. Members are advised to do some self study and be aware of risks of FDM printing. In more serious cases, a burns gel kit is available in the Blue Room kitchenette. The next nearest burns kit is in the Kitchen on top of the microwave. 3 / 2 1
Electrical Shock due to damaged cabling or poor earthing. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is performed according to a schedule. A visual inspection of the appliance should take place prior to use of a soldering iron. 5 / 1 1
Ventilation due to printing fumes A window is available in the printing area which we would recommend leaving open while printing, although PLA and PETG poses fairly minimal risk. We do not allow printing of ABS in the space. 1 / 3 User might be unaware that opening the window is advised. Put up a sign to suggest opening window while printing. See Resin Printing 2
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{{{risk_5}}} {{{mitigation_5}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_6}}} {{{mitigation_6}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_7}}} {{{mitigation_7}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_8}}} {{{mitigation_8}}} 0/0 0
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{{{risk_16}}} {{{mitigation_16}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_17}}} {{{mitigation_17}}} 0/0 0
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Please ensure you are familiar with the Nottingham Hackspace Health and Safety Policy prior to undertaking this activity.

If you do have an accident or near-miss, please report it using our Near Miss and Accident reporting form.

Risk Matrix
Severity
5 1/5 2/5 3/5 4/5 5/5
4 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4
3 1/3 2/3 3/3 4/3 5/3
2 1/2 2/2 3/2 4/2 5/2
1 1/1 2/1 3/1 4/1 5/1
1 2 3 4 5
Likelihood


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