C5.2 Risks from using work equipment

Question 1

work equipment risk assessmentsq

Answer 1

initial - broad hazards
detailed - specific assessment of hazardous elements of a piece of work equipment
technical - comprehensive assessment covering failure modes

Question 2

PUWER reg 6

Answer 2

inspection undertaken where risk from
incorrect installation / reinstallation
deterioration of equipment
exceptional circs that could affect operation

Question 3

Inspection requirements

Answer 3

proportionate to the risk caused by equipment failure
test safety critical parts
records kept
remove defective equipment from use / isolate to prevent use

Question 4

Inspection records

Answer 4

type / model
location
date of inspection
name of inspector
faults & action taken
person who defects were reported to
remedial action taken

Question 5

installation / reinstallation risks

Answer 5

incorrect installation / reinstallation 
eg scaffolding
machines - noise, vibration, toppling over, compromised power supplies
incorrect installation of guards
lost or damaged components

Question 6

installation / reinstallation controls

Answer 6

inspection

testing

Question 7

equipment deterioration risks

Answer 7

over time

wear out of critical parts

Question 8

equipment deterioration controls

Answer 8

inspections

frequency determined by risk assessment and manufacturers info

Question 9

exceptional circumstances risks

Answer 9

equipment used outside of normal operating parameters
environmental circs - rain, cold, hot, wind
collision
major repair of mods
long period of non-use

Question 10

examples of equipment needing inspection

Answer 10

scaffolds
RPE
lifting gear
lifts
power presses
escalators
forklifts
cranes
LEV
fire extinguishers
air receivers

Question 11

risk control hierarchy for work equipment

Answer 11

eliminate
hardware (physical) measures
software measures

Question 12

elimination of equipment risk

Answer 12

intrinsic safety of equipment
safe by design
safe components
eliminate need to expose dangerous parts during operation, examination, lubrication, adjustment or maintenance

Question 13

hardware measure to reduce equipment risk

Answer 13

guards
protection devices - stop movement of dangerous parts
isolation / lock offs
protective appliances - hold piece of work while keeping clear of danger zone, eg jigs

Question 14

Reg 12

Answer 14

protection against specific hazards

Question 15

examples of specific hazards

Answer 15

materials falling
material being thrown out
equipment breaking off and being thrown out
equipment coming apart
overheating, eg friction, motor burn out
explosion due to pressure build up
explosion of substance due to chemical reaction / unplanned ignition

Question 16

software measures to reduce equipment risk

Answer 16

information, instruction & training

supervision

Question 17

information & instruction ref work equipment

Answer 17

written instructions
warning labels / signs
instruction sheets
training manuals
available to equipment user and maintenance workers
verbal information

Question 18

factors determining information ref equipment

Answer 18

high consequences of misunderstanding
complicated / unusual circs
skills of workers
experience
training
level of supervision
language of user

Question 19

factors ref training

Answer 19

different for operators and supervisors
supervisor needs to understand hazards & controls
user needs to know how to operate.

Question 20

reg 7

Answer 20

where specific risks, restrict use and maintenance to those that have adequate training

authorised persons