Team:3D Printing/Risk Assessments/FDM Printing

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, Bambu Lab A1 mini or Bambu_Lab_P1S 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 3D printer.	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
Trapping injuries to fingers hands due to fast moving parts	Machines with fast moving parts have enclosures	3 / 1	User might wish to remove protective covers or open machine doors during printing.	Put sign on machines to warn of risk and Note that machine should be stopped prior to moving hands into the print area.	1
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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	5/1	5/2	5/3	5/4	5/5
	4	4/1	4/2	4/3	4/4	4/5
	3	3/1	3/2	3/3	3/4	3/5
	2	2/1	2/2	2/3	2/4	2/5
	1	1/1	1/2	1/3	1/4	1/5
		1	2	3	4	5
	Likelihood