Meddings Pillar Drill

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Pillar Drill (Meddings)
Meddings Pillar Drill.jpg
Model uF5/FS
Sub-category Metalworking
Status Good working order
Last updated 5 September 2024 12:52:23
Training requirement no
ACnode no
Location Metalworking shop
Maintainers Metalshop team

A large floorstanding pillar drill with quite impressive drilling capcity

No training requirement, but please seek advice from other metalshop users if you are unfamiliar with its use

Always remove drill bits from the chuck and sweep away swarf after use

Generally for use on metal only, there are other pillar drills available in the woodshop for use on wood. An exception might be granted for extremely large holes where the extra power is required, but if this is done then sawdust must be throughly removed from this drill and all surrounding machines (TIG bench and donkey saw)


Risk Assessment - Pillar Drills

This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.

Activity

Cutting metal or suitable plastics on the metal mill

Signage

Understanding Risk Rating

LOW - Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity

MED - Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended

HIGH - Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists

Risk Assessment

Identify Hazards Who May be Harmed and How Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating
Incompetent user User, Bystander HIGH    Users must not use tools that they are not competent to use.   Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous. Users must read the user manual where applicable.  Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool.  LOW     MED    
Contact With Drill Bit User – serious harm  HIGH   Only make adjustments to the pillar drill when the machine is switched off.   Ensure chuck is tight before switching drill on.  Ensure drill guard is in place before switching drill on. Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 10cm of drill bit).   Do not leave pillar drill running when not in use.  LOW    MED