–

RICO 600T PRESS BRAKE

Risk Assessment

.
 Date 13/05/2024

Assessor’s name Richard Ward Assessment reference no TW RPB-5/24 Review date

Manager Colin Sanders Signature Position Head of manufacturing Date

Supervisor Mark Lambert Signature Position B3 Supervisor Date

There are usually 2 operatives carrying out the task intermittently. The duration of use can vary depending on the
Description of complexity of the formed part.
site/task and or
activity The task takes place using various cuts of thin gauge 304 stainless steel that are formed to drawing to be fabricated
into parts washing machines.

Location Standard Way Industrial Estate, Standard Way, Northallerton DL6 2XE

Risk Assessment Template v4.0 08/01/202

2|Page
Risk Matrix
Guidance Notes
Risk
Matrix
R = Risk Degree
1 2 3
S = Severity of risk
P = Probability
1 1 2 3
RR = Risk Rating (High, Medium or Low)

Note: The formula for calculating risk is: S x P = R. 2 2 4 6

3 3 6 9

Risk Probability Severity

1-3 = Low 1 = Highly Unlikely 1 = Slight
4-6 = Medium 2 = Likely 2 = Serious
7-9 = High 3 = Highly Likely 3 = Major

Risk Risk Rating Actions Required

Continue to review working practices regularly and implement any additional control measures required within the time scale given
1-3 Low
in the Risk Assessment.
Implement control measures and review working practices regularly. Review tooling and working practices used to reduce the
4-6 Medium
probability of an accident to the lowest level possible (employee consultation should be included in the review).
Do not allow work to start and review working practices immediately. Implement all the additional control measures identified in the
7-9 High risk assessment. Continue to review and implement additional control measures until the probability of an accident reduces to the
lowest level possible. Employee consultation should be included in the review.

3|Page
A. Location B3 Rico press brake 600T
Risk level before Risk level with
Who might control measures additional risk measures
Identifiedhazards Existing Additional control
be (S x P= R) P. O S.M.A.R.T implemented
Control measures required
affected & (S x P = R)
measures
how? S P R RR S P R RR
1. Slips, Trips, Impact
 Wet floors Greasy, Employees Housekeeping must be
dirty floors Contractors 2 2 4 Medium  Floor in B3 level and dry maintained to prevent trip ML 2 1 2 Low
 Spillages Visitors hazards.
 5S

Employees  There is high-level lighting in all Target Lux = 100

2. Lighting
Contractors 2 2 4 Medium areas where machine operation Actual Lux = 120 2 1 2 Low
 Poorly lit areas
Visitors takes place
 FLT operators trained &
competent
3. Access, egress,  Pre-use checks
Employees Medium 
obstructions, working FLT serviced and thorough Low
Contractors 2 2 4 2 1 2
space, traffic routes inspected (LOLER 98)
Visitors
 Collision with FLT  FLT warning beacon
 ISO 7010 FLT Warning signs in
place
Angle grinding can cause
fires, previous incidents
 6 monthly fire alarm panel
on file
4. Fire Safety servicing to BS 5839
Consider shears or
 Sources of ignition  12-month service/inspection of
nibbler to eliminate risk
 Flammable extinguishers by BAFE accredited
Employees Low
Materials 2 2 4 contractor to BS 5306 CS/JD 2 1 2
Contractors Medium Fire safety awareness
 Fire fighting  Emergency lighting tested
Visitors training for employees
equipment annually to BS 5266-1
(Passwords for LMS)
 Escape plan  Annual evacuation drill
Fire Risk Assessment
RRFSO 2005 review
 Compressor subject to WSE
(Written scheme of examination)
 Compressor service by internal
maintenance team.
 A visual inspection of ancillary Low
equipment shall be made before
5. Pressure Vessels Employees use to check integrity of
2 2 4 Medium 2 1 2
 Compressor Contractors equipment.
Visitors  PPE including eye protection and
ear protection must be worn whilst
using compressed air tools.
 <30psi Safety air guns to be used
where practicable to reduce noise
exposure.
4|Page
6. Machinery  Annual thorough inspection.
 Exposure to PUWER 98 reg.32 (4a) Interlocks must not be
equipment with  Weekly maintenance checks bypassed or removed; die Low
dangerous and/or  Light curtains to front of tool bed change procedure &
moving parts and rear of unit maintenance tasks must
Employees 3 2 6 High ML 3 1 3
 Crushing/Shearing  Interlocked side guarding on tool follow LOTO isolation
 Pinch points bed procedure. Operator
 Ejection of  Only competent employees to safety and operational
components operate the press training.
 ISO 7010 Safety signs
 Pre-use visual checks to be
completed by operatives prior to
7. Electrical Equipment
using electrical equipment,
Possible exposure to:
Employees 2 2 4 Medium operatives should check the 2 1 2 Low
Mains power supplies
integrity of the cable and
Fuse boards
connections.
 EICR report on file
Employees  Appropriate mandatory/advisory
8. Noise
Contractors 2 2 4 Medium signage in place. 2 1 2 Low
Production Processes
Visitors  Process is <80 dBA

9. Manual Handling
Lifting, Pushing, Pulling, Eliminate manual
 3-to-4-man operation when
Movement of a load: handling where
forming larger sheets
 Awkward posture Employees 3 2 6 High practicable by using ML 3 1 3 Low
 Low frequency of large steel
 Heavy loads Vaculifter or mechanical
sheets handled
 Unstable loads aids
 Repeated actions

10. C.O.S.H.H –
 Face shield mandatory during
Angle grinder
operation Angle grinding can cause
Exposure to Employees
 LEV suppression fires, previous incidents
respirable/inhalable Contractors 3 2 6 High CS 3 1 3 Low
 P2 face mask on file
dust/particles from Visitors
 Cut resistant gloves must be Consider shears or
cutting stainless steel
worn handling cut steel nibbler to eliminate risk
with angle grinder

11. Environmental  Waste oil removed by service

Employees engineer as hazardous waste
 Waste oil Public
2 2 4 Medium
 Scrap metal recycled, WTN
2 1 2 Low
 Scrap waste supplied

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 UKSI 1999 No. 3242

Regulation 3

(6) Where the employer employs five or more employees, he shall record—
(a)the significant findings of the assessment;

5|Page
 ID Additional assessments required Time scale Date actioned Reviewed Person responsible

Additional Comments
1. This Risk Assessment needs to be discussed with the employees before they operate the plant / equipment on site to ensure compliance with all
control measures through their understanding.
2. Employees are to sign an acknowledgement sheet for their understanding of this Risk Assessment
3. The Risk Assessment is to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or sooner if changes are made to the plant or working practices or after an incident
4. This Risk Assessment must be approved by the nominated person/s for Health and Safety before being issued as a live document.

Assessor 1 name Richard Ward (HSEQ) Signature Date 13/05/2024

Assessor 2 name Signature Date

We the undersigned have been fully briefed on this Risk Assessment and other control measures in place to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest possible
level. We fully understand our duties as employees to follow the control measures in this Risk Assessment.
Employee name Job description Date Employee comment/recommendations Signature

6|Page
Risk Assessment Summary

MANDATORY PPE

1) Wear safety footwear

2) Wear protective gloves
3) Wear eye protection

1 2 3

WARNING SIGNS Notes

Good organisation will reduce the likelihood of accidents

Ensure work area is kept clean and clear of debris
Operatives to wear appropriate P.P.E.
Inspect electrical equipment before use
Report all damage/defects to equipment immediately
Use correct manual handling techniques
Operatives to be spatially aware of their surroundings
Clear all spills immediately using appropriate absorbent materials
Keep all fire exits and escape routes clear at all times
10. Store all chemicals/substances including wastes in appropriate labelled
containers/drums until required for use or disposal.

7|Page