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|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. | |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 | |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 | |score_2 = 5 / 1 | ||
|mitscore_2 = 1 | |||
|risk_3 = '''Ventilation''' due to printing fumes | |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. | |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 | |score_3 = 1 / 3 | ||
|mitscore_3 = 2 | |||
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Revision as of 13:39, 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. | 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 | 2 |
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 | ||||||