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    This document provides a risk assessment for activities in the Mechanical Engineering Workshop at the University of Glasgow. It identifies hazards associated with using powered machinery, hand tools, welding equipment, and other activities. Control measures are outlined to mitigate risks, such as using machine guards, protective equipment, isolating electricity during maintenance, and restricting workshop access. The assessment was performed by Brian Robb and approved by Douglas Irons to ensure safety of staff, students and visitors in the workshop.

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    Mechanical Workshop Risk Assessment

    The School of Engineering


    Location.
    Building :
    Room Numbers :

    Mechanical Engineering Workshop


    James Watt South Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
    221, 222, 223, 224 and 225

    Summary of activities covered by this assessment:


    [a] Use of Powered Machinery and Machining Operations
    [b] Maintenance of Powered Machinery
    [c] Use of Hand/ Foot Operated Machine Tools
    [d] Use of Hand held Portable Power Tools
    [e] Use of Hand Tools
    [f] Hot Work Processes (Soldering, Brazing and Electric Welding)
    [g] Human Factors
    [h] Workplace and Working Environment
    [i] Manual Handling Operations and use of Lifting Equipment
    [j] Use of overhead crane
    [k] Use of Electricity in the Workplace
    [l] Use of Materials
    [m] Compressed Gas Cylinders

    Assessed by
    Name : Brian Robb

    Signature :

    Date : 5th January 2012

    Approved by
    Name : Douglas Irons

    Signature :

    Date :

    Further actions required / comments :


    The School of Engineering was formed in September 2010 incorporating the former Departments of
    Electronic and Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Aeronautical Engineering.
    This document supersedes previous ones to reflect this new arrangement.

    Dates of
    Reviews

    Aug. 2006 unless


    other cause arises

    Feb. 2011unless
    other cause arises

    Jan. 2012

    1. Significant Hazards
    Workshop Activity

    Hazards associated with Activity

    [a] Use of Powered machinery and machining


    operations
    [b] Maintenance of powered machinery

    Entanglement, friction/abrasion, cutting, shearing,


    stabbing/puncturing, impact, crushing, drawing in,
    ejection
    Entanglement/drawing in, crushing, electric shock.

    [c] Use of Hand/Foot Operated Machine Tools

    Cutting, shearing, crushing

    [d] Use of Hand held Portable Power Tools

    Electric shock, sparks/burns/fire, dust, small


    projectiles, noise, cuts/abrasions, trips.

    [e] Use of Hand Tools


    [f] Hot work processes (Soldering, Brazing and
    Electric Welding)

    Cuts/abrasions, stabbing, impact, small projectiles,


    dust
    Fire, burns, fumes, compressed gas, flashbacks
    Electric shock, UV Radiation, flashes, noise

    [g] Human factors

    Unsafe persons and/or practices

    [h] Workplace and working environment

    Crushing, slips, trips, falls, heat level, light level,


    ventilation, fumes, noise, hygiene/infection fire.

    [i] Manual Handling operations and use of Lifting


    Equipment

    Musculo-skeletal injury, crushing, cuts/abrasions,


    impact, strain

    [j] Use of Overhead Crane


    [k] Use of Electricity in the Workplace

    Crushing, impact, abrasion


    Electric shock, burns, fire.

    [l] Use of Materials

    Dust, fumes, vapours, skin/eye contact

    [m] Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders

    Injection, ejection, fire and explosion

    2. Individuals who may be harmed by the hazards.


    Those who may be harmed
    Appropriately qualified staff authorised to work in the workshop
    Technical staff under training
    Staff and Students visiting the workshop for progress reports and briefings
    Commercial reps.
    Cleaning staff
    Estates & Buildings Staff
    Other visitors

    3. Hazards and Control Measures


    Hazards
    Control Measures
    [a] Hazards associated
    with use of powered
    machinery and
    machining operations:

    Guards are either permanent fixtures, or are available to be fitted to


    machines as necessary. They are correctly adjusted and used by operators
    to prevent injury from the following:
    Moving/rotating machine parts.
    Moving/rotating cutting tools and blades.
    Moving/rotating work-pieces
    Flying cuttings and/or coolants
    Abrasive wheels or parts thereof

    Entanglement,
    Friction/Abrasion,
    Cutting, Shearing,
    Stabbing/Puncturing,
    Work-pieces are securely held with vices, chucks, fixtures and clamps.
    Impact, Crushing,
    Drawing in, and Ejection. Emergency stop/brake mechanisms are fitted as appropriate.
    Adequate space is available around machines to allow safe movement.

    Abrasive wheels are mounted and dressed by trained competent persons.


    Rests on bench/pedestal grinders are set by trained competent persons.
    Machine operators wear suitable protective clothing i.e. lab coat/boiler suit
    and eye/face protection. Loose clothing and jewellery are not worn. Long
    hair is required to be tied back.
    Machinery is kept in good working order through regular maintenance and
    cleaning.

    Hazards

    Control Measures

    [b] Hazards associated


    with maintenance of
    powered machinery:
    Entanglement/drawing in, Machinery is stopped and electrically isolated during maintenance.
    crushing
    Electric shock.
    (Electrical hazards are
    also dealt with in section
    [j] on Electricity in the
    workplace)

    Electrical faultfinding and/or safety testing with live equipment is only


    done by qualified and competent persons working to IEE standards.

    Hazard

    Control Measures

    [c] Hazards associated


    with the use of
    hand/foot operated
    machine tools:
    Cutting, shearing,
    crushing.

    [d] Hazards Associated


    with the use of hand
    held Portable Power
    Tools:
    Electric shock

    Guards are fitted and used to prevent access to shear blades, punch tools
    and dies. Gloves and safety footwear are supplied and worn as required.

    Portable electrical equipment and power tools are inspected and tested 6 or
    12 monthly in compliance with the University Electrical Safety policy.
    An in line Residual Current Device (RCD) unit is provided and used.

    Sparks/burns, fire, dust,


    small projectiles

    Fire resistant boiler suits, safety glasses, face shields and gloves are
    provided and used.
    A flexible extraction arm is provided and used in welding area.
    Dust masks are provided and used for respiratory protection.
    Angle grinding work is done in a designated cordoned area.

    Noise

    Ear defenders are provided and used if noise levels are high.
    (see info on noise measurement under section[h] )

    Cuts/abrasions.

    Guards are fitted, correctly adjusted and used where required.


    Gloves and boiler suits/lab coats are provided and used as necessary to
    protect hands and body.

    Trips.

    Trailing leads are routed away from walkways or are covered to address trip
    hazard.

    [e] Hazards associated


    with the use of Hand
    Tools:

    Cuts/abrasions, stabbing,
    impact,

    Vices and other suitable fixtures for holding/clamping work-pieces are


    provided.
    Tools are kept in good condition and are maintained by workshop staff as
    required.

    Small projectiles, dust

    Eye protection, boiler suits /lab coats, gloves, safety shoes and dust masks
    are provided and used as appropriate.
    Workbenches are sited away from machine tools and other activities.

    Hazards
    [f] Hazards associated
    with hot work processes
    (Soldering, Brazing and
    Electric Welding):
    Fire, burns, fumes,
    compressed gas, flashbacks
    Electric shock,
    UV Radiation,
    flashes, noise

    Control Measures
    Suitable tongs/appliances for holding and moving hot work-pieces are
    provided and used.
    Suitable fire resistant overalls, lab coats, aprons, hats and gloves are
    provided and used.
    Suitable welding shields and goggles are supplied and used.
    Working area is kept clear of combustible materials.
    Materials are selected carefully to minimise the health risks.
    A flexible fume extraction arm is provided and used in welding area.
    Face masks are supplied and used as appropriate.
    UV welding screens are provided and used.
    Oxy Acetylene equipment is checked and maintained annually in line
    with BCGA code of practice.
    Flashback arrestors are fitted.
    Electric welders are checked periodically in accordance with the
    University Electrical Safety Policy.
    Ear defenders are provided and used as appropriate.

    [g] Hazards Associated


    with Human Factors:
    Unsafe person/practices.

    Only people who are adequately trained or are experienced and deemed
    as competent by the workshop supervisor are allowed to work
    independently in the workshop.
    Trainees, or others with limited experience, are instructed and closely
    supervised if working in the area.
    Internal training to meet changing requirements within the workshop is
    ongoing.
    A range of Personal Protective Equipment is provided and instructions
    on its use is provided as appropriate.
    Working alone is not allowed in the workshop.
    There is adequate provision of trained first aiders and equipment.
    The workshop is locked when not in use and access is controlled by keys
    issued to authorised personnel only.
    Electrical power is isolated when workshop is closed.
    The consumption of food or drink is not allowed in the workshop
    Visitors are required to report to the office.
    The use of mobile phones is not permitted in the workshop

    Hazard

    Control Measures

    [h] Hazards associated


    with the workplace
    and the working
    environment:
    Cuts, abrasions, slips, trips,
    falls.

    Time is allowed on a weekly basis for routine maintenance and cleaning


    of machines.
    Gloves are provided when dealing with swarf and cuttings.
    Passages are kept free of obstructions.
    Spills and/or leaks are dealt with promptly.
    Storage and work areas are kept separate.
    Floor surfaces are sound and kept clean.
    Mats are provided at machine tools.

    Environmental factors.
    (Heating, lighting,
    ventilation, fume
    extraction.)

    Fan assisted convector heaters are in place.


    General and local lighting is provided to appropriate standard.
    Fume extraction is provided in welding area.
    Windows can be opened for ventilation.

    Noise.

    Ear defenders are provided and used when required.


    Where noise levels may be in excess of 85dB (A) this can be measured
    using meter available from the E&EE department. If necessary, steps to
    protect people affected are taken as appropriate.

    Welfare facilities.

    Personal hygiene facilities (sink, hot water, soap, towels) are provided.
    Toilet facilities are available nearby.
    A common room for the consumption of food and drink is provided.
    A fresh drinking water supply is available.

    Fire.

    A full detection fire alarm system is in place, maintained and tested in


    accordance with fire regulations.
    Adequate fire escape routes are provided, sign posted and checked
    routinely for obstructions.
    Emergency lighting is provided.
    Fire drills are done twice annually.
    Fire extinguishers are accessible at strategic points in the workshop and
    are checked/maintained under contract.
    Training in the use of fire extinguishers is provided through the UFO.
    Combustible waste materials are disposed of on a daily basis.

    Compressed air:

    Compressed air systems are checked and maintained by workshop staff.


    Air compressors/receivers are inspected annually by Zurich Insurance
    Services and faults are repaired as per inspectors recommendations.

    [i] Hazards associated


    with the use of
    Electricity in the
    Workplace.
    Electric shock, burns,

    fire. Fixed and portable electrical equipment is maintained and tested by


    competent electrical technicians in accordance with the Universitys
    Electrical Safety Policy.
    Policy can be found at:
    http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/seps/electrical/safetywithelect.html

    Hazards

    Control Measures

    [j] Hazards associated


    with Manual Handling
    Operations.
    Musculo-skeletal injury,
    cuts, abrasions, impacts.

    [k] Use of Overhead


    Crane
    Crushing, impact, abrasion

    Materials are stored so as to minimise moving and handling.


    Key members of staff have been trained and are experienced in manual
    handling.
    Adequate lifting and moving equipment is available and used in
    accordance with manufacturers instructions.
    Portable lifting equipment is inspected annually by Zurich Insurance
    Services in accordance with LOLER 1998 and faults are repaired as per
    inspectors recommendations.
    Gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes are provided and used.
    Specific training on handling of compressed gas cylinders has been done
    by appropriate staff.
    Operation of overhead crane is restricted to trained/experienced staff.
    People not involved are cleared from the area when crane is in use.
    Hard hats are provided and worn by people involved.
    Crane and associated equipment is inspected annually by Zurich
    Insurance Services in accordance with LOLER 1998 and faults are
    repaired as per inspectors recommendations.

    [l] Hazards associated


    with the:
    Use of Materials:

    Materials are carefully selected to avoid risks to health where possible.


    Proprietary products are used in accordance with manufacturers
    instructions or safety data sheets.
    COSHH assessments are done for any substances hazardous to health.
    All substances, including cleaning materials and oils are labelled as
    appropriate and stored in suitable locations.

    Inhalation of dusts, fumes


    and aerosols.

    Dusts, fumes and vapours are extracted at source if possible.


    An appropriate coolant is used where possible.
    Face masks are provided and used as required.

    Skin and eye contact


    with harmful materials.

    Gloves, safety glasses and face shields are provided and used as
    required.

    [m] Use of Compressed


    Gas Cylinders:

    Only trained and experienced technicians handle compressed gases.


    Workshop gas control systems are checked and maintained to BCGA
    standards by a trained technician.

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