Machine Buffing
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Contact with other people or objects, resulting in damage or injury to other objects, people or operator of the machine.
• Chemicals
• Electrical Faults
• Manual handling
• Pedestrians
• Poor Housekeeping
• Poor Lighting
• Skin Irritant
• Spillages
• Tripping and obstruction hazards
• Wet/Slippery Floors
• Work Alone
• Warning signs provided, (place at all points of entry and exit).
• Machinery visually inspected before use.
• Induction Training
• Adequate lighting provided
• Electrical Equipment Fit for Purpose
• Spillages cleaned up immediately
• Authorised Users Only
• All Containers Properly Labelled
• Warning Signs Displayed
• Safe Systems In Place
• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Plugs Not Overloaded
• Regular PAT testing
• Reporting Procedures Followed
• Prestart Checks Undertaken
• Competent personnel are only permitted to operate equipment
• COSHH Risk Assessments provided The calculated risk factor for this task