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! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating | ! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating | ||
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| Potential Fire Risk || All users || HIGH || All members must receive the induction from a designated laser | | Potential Fire Risk || All users || HIGH || All members must receive the induction from a designated laser inductor in order to understand how to use the machine safely. Induction is provided to demonstrate which materials are safe to cut on the laser. The Laser Cutter Manual is accessible to provide a list of which materials are safe to cut on the laser. Signage is provided for the correct settings to use on the laser in order to minimise fire risk. The laser log is provided for the correct settings to use on the laser in order to minimise fire risk. The laser is never left unattended whilst in use. Fire extinguisher and fire blanket are located next to the laser. The laser is regularly cleaned and maintained by the laser team. Members are encouraged to seek advice from the laser inductors for anything they are unsure about. || MED || HIGH | ||
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| Creation and inhalation of harmful fumes/gases || Users in workshop || HIGH || Extractor is fitted to laser cutter. The laser induction includes demonstration of using the extractor every time the laser cutter is used. There is signage to remind users to switch on the extractor. The extraction system including all ducting is checked annually || LOW || MED | | Creation and inhalation of harmful fumes/gases || Users in workshop || HIGH || Extractor is fitted to laser cutter. The laser induction includes demonstration of using the extractor every time the laser cutter is used. There is signage to remind users to switch on the extractor. The extraction system including all ducting is checked annually || LOW || MED | ||
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| User misuse or damage || All users || HIGH || All members must receive the laser induction from a designated laser superuser in order to understand how to use the machine safely. A checklist is provided on the laser that users must follow with every use. There is clear signage to show that this machine should not be used by | | User misuse or damage || All users || HIGH || All members must receive the laser induction from a designated laser superuser in order to understand how to use the machine safely. A checklist is provided on the laser that users must follow with every use. There is clear signage to show that this machine should not be used by uninducted members. There is clear signage to show what should and should not be cut with the laser and the consequences of misuse. There is clear signage that the laser cutter should not be hacked by any member. Any incidents of possible failure to follow correct procedure are dealt with promptly and effectively by trustees. || LOW || MED | ||
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