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Observations List hazards, unsafe practices and good practices found Housekeeping Corridors 2 x chairs in gangway 1 x brush angling into gangway 2 x fire extinguishers on floor in gangway 1 x electrical cable from TV across walkway 2 x weights from hydraulic m/c on walkway 1 x cable from overhead projector on floor 1 x sump pump protruding into floor @ workbench 2 x wooden blocks in middle of floor 1 x fisher regulator propped against workbench Various items on floor at lockers
Action to be taken (if any) List any immediate and long-term actions required
Return to classroom area Return to stores Mount on wall hangers provided Coil and store properly on the TV Return to storage tray on machine Coil and store properly on projector Move completely under bench. Investigate proper storage Move to safe area Lay down flat, outwith walkway. Investigate proper storage facilities Remove to suitable storage. Investigate proper storage facility. Arrange training and supervision.
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Cable from electric motor Coil and store properly on floor at welding bay. on motor. Stand propped at angle against workbench. Pump in middle of floor at guillotine machine. Guillotine machine handle protruding into corridor. Work cabinet door open in middle of workbench area. Machinery 1) Drill (Medding) Shield broken Do not use machine until light and shield are repaired. Replace guard and secure Remove rag obscuring safety signs. Place visible notice on machine Do Not Use Train operatives on hazards Supervise more closely Remove and store properly. Remove and store properly. Relatch and lock in safe position. Close and lock door.
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Light inoperative Sign advising safety obscured Belt drive exposed guard removed
Guard removed from drive 6) Colchester lathe (2) Notice laid on top DO NOT USE could easily fall off. Too small, not readily seen
Provide proper warning notice not to be used. Physically isolate and lock off
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Remove until identified and proper COSHH assessment carried out Store in proper storage facility until needed, preferably outdoors
Fire 1 - Extinguishers Some not wall mounted Some out of date Check all fire extinguishers for being out of date and revalidate Arrange for system to ensure no repeat 1 3
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Electricity 1) General Several cables for portable equipment lying across floor 2) At grinders Wall sockets open, wires exposed No notices providing status Confirm status whether live or not, display warning notices Ensure isolated and locked off until permanently removed or fixed Remove until tested Arrange programme for portable appliance testing Remove damaged tools from use Store tools in their correct holders and provide training for proper storage Repair damage Train users in hazards and fault reporting 1 Train users in correct storage 1
7) Hand tools Files with split handles Files lying on floor not stored 1 1 2 2 3