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QuickSeal
®
Cutter 19
Risk Assessment
9 Risk Assessment
As referred in the CE Certificate the risk assessment considers the possible hazards when using the tool,
the potential of the risk and safety measures to mitigate the risk.
Position Possible Risk according to
EN 14121-1
Risk Operational
Step or
Procedure
Body Part |
Place Persons
and Property
Possible Cause according to
EN 12100, Annex A
Possible
Consequences
of Risk
Occurrence Importance Perception Risk-factor Safety Measures Info to
Y N O I P RF
1 Mechanical hazards
x 0
Machine parts x 0
– shape x Cutting Fingers Closing of the blades Cuts and bruises 2 3 1 21 Decal on tool.
Warning in IM R&D2
– relative location x 0
– mass and stability x 0
– mass and velocity x 0 Closing speed
< 10 mm/s
– mechanical strength x 0
Accumulation of energy x 0
– elastic elements x 0
– liquids under pressure x 0
– effect of vacuum x 0
1,1 Crushing hazard x 0
1,2 Shearing hazard x 0
1,3 Cutting or severing hazard x Cutting Fingers Closing of the jaws Cuts and bruises 2 3 1 21 Decal on tool.
Warning in IM R&D2
1,4 Entanglement hazard x 0
1,5 Drawing-in or trapping hazard x 0
1,6 Impact hazard x 0
1,7 Stabbing or puncture hazard x 0
1,8 Friction or abrasion hazard x 0
1,9 High pressure fluid injection or
ejection hazard x 0
2 Electrical hazard due to:
x 0
2,1 Contact of person with live parts,
low voltage x 0
2,2 Contact of person with parts
which have become live under faulty
conditions x 0
2,3 Approach to live parts under high
voltage x 0
2,4 Electrostatic phenomena x 0