Technologies - No.

59 Pedestal Drill (Metal Work) (List additional hazards, risks and controls particular to your school using the blank template no.69)
Hazards Is the What is the Risk rating Controls Is this Action/to do list/outstanding controls Person Signature
hazard risk? H = High control responsible and date
present? M = Medium (When all controls are in place risk in *Risk rating applies to outstanding completed
L = Low controls outlined in this column
Y/N will be reduced). place?
Contact Entanglement H Drive mechanism appropriately
with drive guarded. Guard removable only
mechanism Severe hand with the use of a tool or alternatively
injury be fitted with an interlocking guard
mechanism
Contact Entanglement, H Safe operational areas should be
by persons pinching, marked out clearly around machines
other than amputation of
the operator body parts
with moving
machine
Contact with Entanglement H The spindle and drill bit is guarded.
spindle and (An adjustable spindle/twist drill guard
drill bit Severe hand so that the spindle and twist drill (to
injury the bit) are guarded to the greatest
extent possible)

H Chuck appropriately guarded

H Ensure drill bit is clamped and chuck

key is removed

H Spindle guard in place before the drill

is operated
Direct Injuries H Before use a visual check should be
contact with causing carried out to ensure where applicable
moving parts laceration, all guards and covers are fitted, in
amputation, good order and there are no visible
bruising, faults
fracture or
burns H Tools are used in compliance with
manufacturers instructions

M Operators manual is available where

required

H Dangling jewellery prohibited

H Long hair is tied back

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Technologies - No.59 Pedestal Drill (Metal Work) cont’d. (List additional hazards, risks and controls particular to your school using the blank template no.69)
Hazards Is the What is the Risk rating Controls Is this Action/to do list/outstanding controls Person Signature
hazard risk? H = High control responsible and date
present? M = Medium (When all controls are in place risk will be in *Risk rating applies to outstanding completed
Y/N L = Low reduced). place? controls outlined in this column
Contact with Entanglement H The stop control is more prominent than
pedestal drill the start control to facilitate ease and speed
Severe hand of access when it is necessary to turn off the
injury machine.

H Where applicable machine is fitted with an

emergency stop control (usually red domed
mushroom type head on yellow housing) in an
appropriate location, which is easily accessible in
an emergency. A foot operated emergency stop
would be appropriate on a pedestal drill

H The flap type emergency stop control (flap-

stop is a normal start and stop contact, which is
equipped with a yellow flap and red mushroom-
type push buttons, covering both the start and
stop contacts) is not acceptable where there is a
need for an emergency stop

H Foot operated emergency stop is operational

H In the event of power supply interruption,

automatic restart is prevented after restoration
of the power supply
Unsupervised Unsupervised H Pupils are prohibited from using certain
use of use leading to machinery
machines injury

H Pupils are supervised by teacher when using any

machine

H Pupils are instructed by teacher before using any

machine

H Machinery to be used by teachers only should be

clearly identified

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Hazards Is the What is the risk? Risk rating Controls Is this Action/to do list/outstanding controls Person Signature
hazard H = High control responsible and date
present? M = Medium (When all controls are in place risk in *Risk rating applies to outstanding completed
L = Low controls outlined in this column
Y/N will be reduced). place?

Electric shock, Electric shock/fire/ H Visual check carried out prior to use
electrocution, burns
burns, death
H Machines are serviced by a competent
person and service records kept as part
of the maintenance schedule

H Defective electrical equipment shall

be clearly identified, labelled as out of
use. Ensure all faults are recorded in
log book. Ensure any previous faults
have recieved attention. Report defects
to person in control of workplace
to ensure all items are repaired or
replaced

H The operation of the RCD is checked

by pressing the test button regularly
and the RCD is tested periodically by
a competent person to ensure that it
operates at correct leakage current
(leakage current not exceeding 30
mA in a time of not more than 0.3
seconds). Applicable to plug & sockets
arrangements

H Ensure cables are free from damage,

do not have any non-standard joints or
show any signs of overheating

H Ensure equipment is disconnected or

isolated when not in use

Unsecured Movement of H Machine securely fixed to the floor

machine / machine leading or bench and appropriate clamps in
unsecured to injury during place to ensure that work pieces are
work piece use secured, where applicable
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Technologies - No.59 Pedestal Drill (Metal Work) cont’d. (List additional hazards, risks and controls particular to your school using the blank template no.69)
Hazards Is the What is the Risk rating Controls Is this Action/to do list/outstanding controls Person Signature
hazard risk? H = High control responsible and date
present? M = Medium (When all controls are in place risk in *Risk rating applies to outstanding completed
L = Low controls outlined in this column
Y/N will be reduced). place?
Inadequate Inadequate M Warning signs are prominently located
signage information and maintained in good condition
and warnings
leading to
unsafe use of
machine and
injury
Flying Eye/facial H Appropriate eye protection is worn
fragments injury

H Pay particular attention to spring

loaded chuck key
Contact with Eye irritation H See No.56 Hazardous Substances
swarf or metal
working fluids Skin irritation H Suitable implements should be used to
remove swarf (dustpan and brush). No
swarf to be removed whilst machine is
in motion
Ingestion of Poisoning or M Food and drink are prohibited in
contaminated ill health working area
material
Contact with Exposure to M Personal hygiene is promoted (washing
hazardous hazardous of hands, use of barrier creams etc.)
materials materials

If there is one or more High Risk (H) actions needed, then the risk of injury could be high and immediate action should be taken.
Medium Risk (M) actions should be dealt with as soon as possible. Low Risk (L) actions should be dealt with as soon as practicable.

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