| Name
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Soldering
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| Type
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Activity (e.g. Tool Usage)
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| Last Reviewed
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2024-02-01
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| Next Review
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2025-02-01
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| Risk
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Existing Mitigations
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Severity / Likelihood
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Assessment
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Action Required
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Residual Risk
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| Minor Burns due to accidental skin contact with the iron tip.
|
Our soldering irons have an auto-standby which ensures they are not accidentally left on during or in-between use. An enclosed cradle is provided for stowing the iron in between uses while soldering.
|
0/0
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0
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| 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.
|
0/0
|
|
|
0
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| Fire due to an unattended soldering iron
|
Our irons feature an auto standby when unused, which avoids the iron from being left in a dangerous state. Fire extinguishers are provided in areas where irons may be used.
|
0/0
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|
0
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| Fumes due to rosin evaporating
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An adjustable soldering extractor is provided and can be placed near the work piece during soldering.
|
0/0
|
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0
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| Hazardous Substances
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We do not provide lead solder in our electronics area, and this should not be brought or used by members in the hackspace.
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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
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| 4 |
1/4 |
2/4 |
3/4 |
4/4 |
5/4
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| 3 |
1/3 |
2/3 |
3/3 |
4/3 |
5/3
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| 2 |
1/2 |
2/2 |
3/2 |
4/2 |
5/2
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| 1 |
1/1 |
2/1 |
3/1 |
4/1 |
5/1
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|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5
|
|
Likelihood
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