HAZARDS AND EFFECTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS (HEMP)

CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Improper machine  Health

setting / posture
 Upper limbs 2 C M  Adequate work space for machine operation 1 C L  Medical Aid
disorder /ergonomic considerations.
 M.S. Disorder  The cutting blade shall be of correct size to fit
 Noise with the machine - rating (RPM) shall be at
least more than the no-load RPM of the
machine.
 Proper tightening of blade - the blade shall
have correct sized hole to fit snugly on the
spindle without any slack or applying force.
 Inspection of blade prior to use.
 Do not modify the machine to suit site
requirements, against the manufacturer
specifications.
 Noise measurements and use of suitable
hearing protection.
 Machine shall be held firmly for proper control
 Periodic rest breaks / stretch-outs
 Safety

 Tool damage 3 C M  Adequate work space to be provided for safe 1 C L  Emergency

 Injury to persons operation / manoeuvre. response
 Do not modify the machine to suit site
requirements, against the manufacturer
specifications.
 The cutting blade shall be of correct size to fit
with the machine - rating (RPM) shall be at
least more than the no-load RPM of the
machine.

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CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Proper tightening of blade - the blade shall

have correct sized hole to fit snugly on the
spindle without any slack or applying force.
 Inspection of blade prior to use.
 The machine shall be operated in right speed to
suit the specific application.
 Secure the machine firmly to avoid vibrations /
kickbacks.
 Cutting blade shall be covered with a guard to
protect personnel from getting injured.
 Switch off the machine and remove plugs from
the socket before changing / adjusting /
replacing the cutting blade.
 All machine controls, cutting blade, power
drives, etc., should be inspected daily and at
each new set up.
 Use of suitable PPE - Helmet, safety boots,
safety goggles, gloves, ear plug / muff, aprons
as required.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-
 Defective electric  Health -NA- NA -NA-
connections
-NA-
 Safety
3 C M  Electrical rating should be in accordance with 1 C L  Emergency
 Injury manufacturer specification and applicable local response
 Asset damage standards.

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CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Electric Shock  Provide independent grounding conductor to

prevent electric shocks.
 Provide independent circuit breaker apart from
any switchgear on the equipment itself, to
electrically isolate the equipment in the event
of failure, or for routine repairs or preventive
maintenance.
 Inspection of Electrical connections & cables
prior to every use and prompt repairs.
 Use of suitable PPE - Helmet, safety boots,
safety goggles, gloves, ear plug / muff, aprons
as required.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-
 Flying particles /  Health 2 C M  Restrict access only to authorized personnel in 1 C L  Medical Aid
saw dust the work area.
 Respiratory track /  Proper ventilation / exhaust arrangement.
Lung disorders  Provide warning sign boards.
 Eye irritation  Use appropriate PPE- respiratory mask,
coverall, apron, safety boots, helmet &
goggles.

 Safety 3 C M  Restrict access only to authorized personnel in 1 C L  Emergency

the work area. response
 Personal injury  Adequate protection to cutting blade to prevent
 Fire operator or others nearby from getting injured
by flying particles.
 Proper ventilation / exhaust arrangement to

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CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

prevent build up of flammable atmosphere.

 Environment
 Solid Non-
hazardous waste
 Contact with moving  Health
/ rotating parts
-NA-
 Safety
 Personal injury
 Keep the surrounding clear of any flammable
or combustible material / activity.
 Protect the area from naked flames / smoking.
 Provide warning sign boards.
 Ensure availability of suitable fire
extinguishers nearby.
 Use appropriate PPE- coverall, apron, safety
boots, helmet & suitable face shield to protect
all the sides or a combination of face shield
with goggles.
2 E M  Prompt collection & storage 1 D L  Collection
 Peruse possibility of re-use. & Disposal
 Disposal as per waste management procedure.
-NA- NA -NA-
3 C M  Provide guards to all moving / rotating parts of 1 C L  Emergency
the machine. response
 Circular saws shall be fitted with both a fixed
guard over the upper half and a movable guard
over the lower part. Both guards shall, at all
times, be operative.
 Restrict access only to authorized personnel.
 Do not wear loose clothing, gloves and
jewellery that can get entangled in moving /
rotating machinery.
 Avoid touching the cutting blade for any

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CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

reason till the rotation stops fully.

 Switch off the machine and remove plugs from
the socket before changing / adjusting /
replacing the cutting blade.
 Use guide bars / push sticks to guide the piece
instead of exposing fingers.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-
 Improper use of  Health -NA- NA -NA-
machine
-NA-
 Safety 3 C M  Machine should be inspected daily and before 1 C L  Emergency
every use. response
- Personal injury  Machine shall not be left unattended when
- Asset Damage ‘On’.
 Switch off and keep the machine controls
secured, when not in use to avoid unauthorised
operation.
 Display the identity of trained & authorised
operators, prominently.
 Job pieces shall be held firmly such that it
doesn’t kick back and injure the operator.
 Personnel shall not stand in line with cutting
blade till the blade reaches full speed due to
the possibility of kickback / throw of job piece.
 Machine shall be used only for its authorised
purpose as per manufacturer specification.
 Machine and the work surfaces should be
cleaned with a long-handled brush and not

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CONSEQUENCE

CONSEQUENCE
OPERATION OF WOOD CUTTING

PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)
(0,1,2,3,4,5)

(0,1,2,3,4,5)

RATING
/ GROOVING MACHINE (FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

with their hands or air nozzles, after the

equipment has stopped.
 Do not operate without authorisation and
without necessary PPE.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-

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