Team:Woodworking/Risk Assessments/Thicknessing and Planing

Name	Thicknessing and Planing
Type	Activity (e.g. Tool Usage)
Last Reviewed	2024-02-02
Next Review	2025-02-02

The Planar Thicknesser is an induction tool and must not be used without completing the induction.

Risk	Existing Mitigations	Severity / Likelihood	Assessment	Action Required	Residual Risk
Distraction from other hackspace members, resulting in risk of injury due to lack of concentration.	Make sure area is clear from other users and sources of distraction.	0/0			0
PPE not being used, resulting in personal injury due to debris and flying particles / material.	Appropriate and adequate quantities of the required PPE for using electric hand tools and the associated processes are kept in stock for users. PPE to include respiratory/dust masks and goggles when needed. If an injury occurs, first aid boxes are available and an incident form to be completed on Google document. Use of eye of appropriate eye protection, Mandatory use of dust extarction system while the toool is in use, engage the Dusty are room air filter while working, Do not swich it off if other people if other tools are in use. Wear an apprpriate dust mask for prolonged use.	0/0			0
Incorrect Use of equipment due to lack of experience, resulting in risk of injury.	Members should be aware of their limitations and ask for help if they are unsure about how to use the equipment. If an injury occurs, first aid boxes are available and an incident form to be completed on Google document. The Planar Thicknesser is an induction tool and must not be used without completing the induction.	0/0			0
Sharp Edges on material before or after cutting, resulting in a risk of cutting skin.	Users instructed on safe working practice with sharp cut edged materials during their induction. If an injury occurs, first aid boxes are available and an incident form to be completed on Google document	0/0			0
Electric Shock	Equipment is to have an up to date PAT test, actioned annually by the estates team. A visual assessment must be carried out of the tool prior to powering on.	0/0			0
Crushing from transmission drive	Ensure that the guard has not been removed and that you are aware of the risks.	0/0			0
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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
	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