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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
}}
}}

Revision as of 13:07, 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 Ender 3 and Ender 5 FDM printers.

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. 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
{{{risk_4}}} {{{mitigation_4}}} 0/0 0
{{{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
{{{risk_9}}} {{{mitigation_9}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_10}}} {{{mitigation_10}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_11}}} {{{mitigation_11}}} {{{score_11}}} 0
{{{risk_12}}} {{{mitigation_12}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_13}}} {{{mitigation_13}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_14}}} {{{mitigation_14}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_15}}} {{{mitigation_15}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_16}}} {{{mitigation_16}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_17}}} {{{mitigation_17}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_18}}} {{{mitigation_18}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_19}}} {{{mitigation_19}}} 0/0 0
{{{risk_20}}} {{{mitigation_20}}} 0/0 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.

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