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|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. 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. | |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 = 1 / 2 | |||
|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 | |||
|risk_3 = '''Ventilation''' | |risk_3 = '''Ventilation''' | ||
|mitigation_3 = We would recommend leaving the window open while printing, although PLA and PETG poses fairly minimal risk. We do not allow printing of ABS in the space. | |mitigation_3 = We would recommend leaving the window open while printing, although PLA and PETG poses fairly minimal risk. We do not allow printing of ABS in the space. | ||
|score_3 = 2 / 3 | |||
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Revision as of 13:07, 11 November 2024
Name | FDM Printing |
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Type | Activity (e.g. Tool Usage) |
Last Reviewed | 2024-11-10 |
Next Review | 2025-11-10 |
An induction is not required for our Ender 3 and Ender 5 FDM printers.
Risk | Existing Mitigations | Severity / Likelihood | Assessment | Action Required | Residual Risk |
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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. | 1 / 2 | 0 | ||
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 | 0 | ||
Ventilation | We would recommend leaving the window open while printing, although PLA and PETG poses fairly minimal risk. We do not allow printing of ABS in the space. | 2 / 3 | 0 |
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.
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 |