Ajax Pillar Drill

Pillar Drill (Ajax)
Model	Unknown
Sub-category	Woodworking
Status	Good working order
Last updated	13 August 2024 21:05:09
Training requirement	no
ACnode	no
Location	Wood shop
Maintainers	Woodshop team

A benchtop pillar drill for all kinds of wood drilling

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

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

Generally for use on wood only, there are other pillar drills available in the metalworking shop for use on metal. Metal drilling sends small chips flying everywhere which can cause havoc when they eventually come into contact with delicate wooden projects, so please keep them separate

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

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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