P1 Completed Risk Assessment.docx

Safe Working Practices hazards associated with welding e.g. burns, electric shock, radiation fire prevention; accident prevention and reporting

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Control Measure e.g. Check or safety measure  

Fire blanket Fire extinguisher

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Ask member of staff for assistance Clear work area regularly Ask member of staff for assistance on changing voltage Open windows Check extraction is working BOC collect and replace

safe handling of gas cylinders;

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Explosion of gas bottle Welding Explosion Welding Suffocation

checking conditions (Work area) voltage and amperage

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Combustion Tripping over Electric shock

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ventilation and extraction

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Suffocation Poisoning

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safe disposal of equipment

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Explosion Bottles not completely empty Tripping over

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Explosion Burns Gas leak

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Hair Baggy clothing Goggles Lab coat Explosion Welding Suffocation

waste materials emergency procedures

personal protective equipment

closing down e.g. equipment safety

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storing equipment

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Place gas bottle standing upwards Place gas bottles in the cage

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Emergency exists visible Emergency stop if any electrical problems Report if possible Tie hair back Appropriate clothing Ask member of staff for assistance Switch of all equipment Gas cylinders stored in trolleys in the cage

Safe Working Practices