Team:Woodworking/Risk Assessments/Cutting

Name	Cutting wood, plastics, and similar material
Type	Activity (e.g. Tool Usage)
Last Reviewed	2024-02-01
Next Review	2025-02-01

Risk	Existing Mitigations	Severity / Likelihood	Assessment	Action Required	Residual Risk
Distraction from other users leading to personal injury resulting from lack of concentration.	Make sure Area is clear from other users and sources of distraction	4/2			2
Not using appropriate PPE leading to personal injury from debris and flying particles/materials.	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.	4/3			2
Inappropriate or incorrect use of equipment leading to personal injury e.g. hitting or puncturing skin with equipment.	Users instructed on appropriate use of equipment during induction to the area. If an injury occurs, first aid boxes are available and an incident form to be completed on Google document	2/3			2
Equipment breaking whilst being used or using damaged equipment leading to Personal injury.	All equipment is checked visually by the user before each use to check for any damage or faults. If found to be damaged or faulty, users are to report the faulty equipment for repair. Damaged or faulty equipment has a "DO NOT USE" sign placed on it whilst awaiting repair. Electrical equipment and machinery is checked regularly.	3/2			1
Sharp edges to materials being used and cut leading to Personal injury – 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	3/2			2
Dropping of sharp objects and equipment onto hands and feet leading to personal injury	Users instructed on safe working practice within the space, including how to safely handle the various tools. If an injury occurs, first aid boxes are available and an incident form to be completed on Google document	3/3			2
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Electrocution lead to Personal injury or Fire	Equipment is to have an up to date PAT test, actioned annually by the estates team. Machinery which fails is to have plugs removed and notice placed on it while awaiting repair or removal from the studio. Machinery is not to be plugged in over, through or next to a water source (which was actioned in the room layout planning during the move to new premises at Derby Road – with placement of fire bricked surface). Electrical equipment and machinery is checked monthly by learning advisor to assess safety and recorded on maintenance log.	5/2			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
	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