Brobo Group
brobo.com.au
7.2.1. APPENDIX - RISK/HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Hazard Type
Hazard Identification
Hazard
Assessment
Hazard Management Strategies
(Recommended for the Purchasing / Buyer / User)
Mechanical
Cutting/Severing
Low/Med
Keep machine correctly guarded & operational at all
times.
Keep & clear of rotating blade when cutting.
Entanglement
Low
Do not wear loose jewelry, clothing or items that
might get caught in the saw.
Always keep the work area free of unnecessary
objects or tools.
Puncturing
Low
Wear protective gloves when handling and /or
changing the blades.
The power source is to be isolated prior to opening
electrical enclosures.
Electrical
Electrocution
Low
Remove the power supply when any maintenance
and/or repairs are to be undertaken.
The power source is to be isolated prior to opening
electrical enclosures.
Thermal
Burn
Low
Under
normal
working
conditions, the gearbox can
become hot thus, do not touch.
Be careful when handling workpiece after cutting, as
it might be very hot.
Noise
-
Low
Under no load testing, the noise level measured is
below 85 dB (A).
If the noise level becomes too high during a cutting
cycle, stop the process & inspect for the problem, if
any are present.
Substance
-
Low
Care must be taken as some coolants may be
harmful or cause allergic reactions. Please read the
labels carefully.
Keep the work area clean & regularly remove
excess coolant, oils, & other impurities.
Hazardous Events
Unexpected Start-Up
Low
During a power failure, turn the machine off.
If the problem persists, please contact
Brobo Group
engineering department.
Failure of Control System
Low
If the ON/OFF switch fails, isolate the machine at
the power source.
Ensure that no fuses are blown & that all electrical
circuitry are operating within normal parameters.
Additional
Hazards
Operator Error
Low
Ensure blades, clamps & materials are correctly
secured.
Impact
Low
Wear safety glasses at all times during cutting cycle.
MACHINE TYPE:
SERIAL NO.:
RECEIVING COMPANY:
(SAFETY OFFICER)
BROBO GROUP (AUST) PTY. LTD.
A.C.N.
098 264 316
A.B.N.
42 098 264 316
8 Fowler Rd, Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
Tel:
61 3 9792 9944
Email:
Fax:
61 3 9791 9955
Website:
www.brobo.com.au
Quality System
Quality
Endorsed
Company
ISO 9001 Lic.
10292
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