| Name
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Laser Cutter
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| Type
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Activity (e.g. Tool Usage)
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| Last Reviewed
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| Next Review
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Laser cutting has a number of risks associated with it, and we hope to explain those risks and the necessary precautions during inductions.
| 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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| Fire due to unattended operation of the laser cutter.
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Leaving the laser cutter unattended during use is mentioned repeatedly during inductions. Only inducted members can power up the laser cutter.
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5/2
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Users have been known to do this anyway, but it is not a common occurrence.
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Clarify rules about unattended tool operation. Put up a sign showing safety reminders for using the laser cutter.
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2
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| Arc Eye due to engraving metals, causing temporary eye damage.
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This is will be mentioned as a risk during inductions.
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4/3
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Users may be unaware that this is a risk.
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Put up signage showing safety reminders for using the laser cutter. Consider some kind of film to reduce brightness looking into the laser cutter (although this might not be possible).
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3
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| Fumes or Smoke due to issues with extraction.
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Ensure extraction is kept clear to prevent build up of smoke and fumes around the laser cutter.
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2/2
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This is not a common occurrence and most members would recognise that there is an issue and stop cutting. The extraction is checked periodically by the laser team.
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Mention on the previously mentioned signage that users should keep an eye on extraction and abort cutting if there is an issue.
|
2
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| Hazardous Fumes from cutting inappropriate materials, such as PVC which will release chlorine gas and could lung damage as well as damage to the laser cutter.
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The kind of materials allowed are explained during the induction and encouraged to ask on Discord if they are unsure.
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4/2
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Some members might not remember which materials are hazardous.
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Clarify on the previously mentioned signage that cutting should not continue if large amounts of smoke are leaving the laser cutter.
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2
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| Head injury due to getting hit by the laser enclosure while closing.
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Demonstrators should be cautious of people near the laser cutter while closing the lid.
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2/3
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2
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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
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| 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
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Likelihood
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