Sewing machine

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Location Ravensbourne Building 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW

Outline of risk assessment Use of Sewing machine

Summary of what is proposed
Team members / experts / Staff
contractors / etc. Students
List those involved Incubatees
Assessor Name Date 10/12/12
Jake Durrant
Signature completed
Manager/Tutor Name Jake Durrant – Senior Lecturer Date 10/12/12
Signature completed

Hazard list – select your hazards from the list below and use these to complete Part B
Situational Hazards Tick Physical / Chemical Hazards Tick Environmental Hazards Tick
Assault by person Contact with hot or cold liquid / vapour Litter
Over Crowding Contact with hot or cold surface Nuisance noise / vibration
Objects falling, moving or flying Electric shock Physical damage
Crush by load(s) Explosive blast Substance released into air
Working at Height (roof, Explosive release of stored pressure Substance released into soil / water
scaffolding, hoists, ladders, etc)
(Permit required)
Vehicle impact / collision / Fire Adverse Weather Conditions (outdoor
pedestrians working)
Obstruction / exposed feature X Hazardous / Chemical substance (separate
Assessment required)
Ergonomic risk due to lack of Hot or cold environment Additional Hazards/Permits Required
space (please list)
Slip, Trips and Falls Laser light (Class 1 or 2) HOT WORK PERMIT TO BE
COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF EACH
TIME THE EQUIPMENT IS USED
Manual Handling (separate Stroboscopic Lights (flashing lights)
Assessment required)
Unsafe Ground conditions (loose Vibration
flooring, slippery, etc)
Overhead Obstructions (power Noise (reading to be taken)
lines, cables, suspended ceilings)
Sharp object / material Smoke/Dust
Lone Working (Permit required) Asbestos present (see Estates for
Asbestos Register)
Confined Space (Permit required)
Machinery / Equipment (cranes, Health Hazards Tick
hoists, electrical, tools etc)
Restriction by Work equipment or Disease/Infection
PPE/RPE
Young Persons (under 18 years of Lack of food/water
age)
Additional Assessments Tick Physical fatigue (unusual working patterns,
Required night working, etc)
Manual Handling Static body posture (standing for long x
periods)
Work at Height Repetitive action
DSE Stress
COSHH (chemical substances) Extra medical issues adding further risk
(please list)

Risk Matrix – use this to determine risk for each hazard i.e. how bad and how likely

Likelihood of Harm
Severity of Harm Unlikely Possible Probable

Slight e.g. minor cuts and bruising, irritation, headaches, etc Very low Low Medium
Moderate e.g. deep cuts, burns, minor fractures, etc Low Medium High
Severe e.g. major fractures, poisonings, multiple & fatal injuries etc Medium High Extremely high
 Sewing machine
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Activity - Using the Sewing machines Location – where this activity will take place: College wide

2 3
Hazards Who exposed Risk Rating Control measures Residual Risk
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List what could cause harm from this activity List who might be harmed For each hazard, decide For each hazard, list the measures you will be taking to minimise the risk identified Rating
e.g. working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc. from this activity esp. ’at risk level of risk as if you were to e.g. appointing competent persons, training received, use of personal protective equipment, provision of For each hazard, now
groups’ e.g. staff, public, do the activity without your first aid, etc. decide level of risk
children, disabled, elderly controls once all your controls
etc. are in place
Exposed feature – contact with Staff, Students, Low Make sure guards are in place. Keep fingers out of line with needle when in operation. V Low
needle or moving parts Incubatees
Static position Staff, Students, Low Users are advised to take regular breaks and stand up to get blood flowing again. Very Low
Incubatees
Continue on separate sheet if necessary
1 – complete separate table for each activity 2 - from hazard list in Part A 3 - from risk matrix in Part A