RISK ASSESSMENT - BRIEF DESCRIPTION - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY - WORKSHOP

ACTIVITIES
Prior to work commencementCRP 404.0 Workshopactiv 23/02/2004
Code: CRP 404.0
RISK ASSESSMENT - BRIEF DESCRIPTION - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY - WORKSHOP
ACTIVITIES
Prior to work commencement
1. Must have PPE – safety footwear, gloves, overalls, goggles or safety glasses.
2. Must have tools and equipment in good condition,.
3. Must be conversant in proper and safe use and setting up of woodworking machinery.
4. Must use dust extract equipment for same.
5. Consider risks and hazards in work area. Refer concerns to supervisor.
6. Check if it is necessary to secure area adjacent to work. Refer to supervisor if appropriate.

Hazards
1. Manual handling of materials and equipment (see separate risk assessment GEN 9.0 Manual Handling).
2. Slips and trips from untidy work area.
3. Falling materials, eg boards, shelves, ironmongery etc.
4. Damaged or worn hand tools and/or incorrect use of tools.
5. Injury from incorrect use of machinery.
6. Dust from timber,, manufactured materials, eg fibreboards.
7. Entanglement or injury from portable electrical tools.
8. Wood coatings, glues, adhesives etc – toxicity and dermatitis.
9. Physical injury from ironmongery components, eg springs.
10. Physical injury from protruding fixings, eg nails, screws etc.
11. Noise.
Harm
1. Minor cuts to amputation, stab wounds, fatality from blood loss, electrocution.
2. Respiratory problems, musculoskeletal injuries, dermatitis, eye injuries.
Persons in danger
1. Estates staff.
2. Visitors to workshop.
Control measures
1. Suitable arrangements for moving materials and equipment safely.
2. Ensure work area is tidy and kept clear of debris etc.
3. Inspect equipment and tools for faults/damage before use.
4. If heavy or awkward items are being worked on or moved mechanical handling equipment or assistance
should be obtained. If required contact supervisor.
5. Use only approved equipment and power tools if competent in their use and ensure familiarity with
machinery and electrical isolation controls.
6. Proper control of dust and shavings etc should be employed. Where necessary use a dust mask to prevent
inhalation of dust.
7. Precautions should be taken to minimise skin contact with oils, adhesive, resins and timber treatment
chemicals.
8. Warning signs must be displayed if appropriate.
9. Use hearing protection if noise levels excessive and advise others to wear hearing protection also.
10. Ensure that appropriate guards are in place and adjusted correctly for the work to hand.
11. Ensure safe storage of materials, eg timber, boards etc.
On completion
1. Tidy up. Clean work area, machinery and equipment used. Use vacuum cleaner - avoid brushing and
sweeping.
2. Replace equipment, store away unused materials and chemicals safely. Reset/isolate machinery.
3. Secure workshop.


1. Must have PPE – safety footwear, gloves, overalls, goggles or safety glasses.
2. Must have tools and equipment in good condition,.
3. Must be conversant in proper and safe use and setting up of woodworking machinery.
4. Must use dust extract equipment for same.
5. Consider risks and hazards in work area. Refer concerns to supervisor.
6. Check if it is necessary to secure area adjacent to work. Refer to supervisor if appropriate.

Hazards

1. Manual handling of materials and equipment (see separate risk assessment GEN 9.0 Manual Handling).
2. Slips and trips from untidy work area.
3. Falling materials, eg boards, shelves, ironmongery etc.
4. Damaged or worn hand tools and/or incorrect use of tools.
5. Injury from incorrect use of machinery.
6. Dust from timber,, manufactured materials, eg fibreboards.
7. Entanglement or injury from portable electrical tools.
8. Wood coatings, glues, adhesives etc – toxicity and dermatitis.
9. Physical injury from ironmongery components, eg springs.
10. Physical injury from protruding fixings, eg nails, screws etc.
11. Noise.

Harm

1. Minor cuts to amputation, stab wounds, fatality from blood loss, electrocution.
2. Respiratory problems, musculoskeletal injuries, dermatitis, eye injuries.

Persons in danger

1. Estates staff.
2. Visitors to workshop.

Control measures

1. Suitable arrangements for moving materials and equipment safely.
2. Ensure work area is tidy and kept clear of debris etc.
3. Inspect equipment and tools for faults/damage before use.
4. If heavy or awkward items are being worked on or moved mechanical handling equipment or assistance
should be obtained. If required contact supervisor.
5. Use only approved equipment and power tools if competent in their use and ensure familiarity with
machinery and electrical isolation controls.
6. Proper control of dust and shavings etc should be employed. Where necessary use a dust mask to prevent
inhalation of dust.
7. Precautions should be taken to minimise skin contact with oils, adhesive, resins and timber treatment
chemicals.
8. Warning signs must be displayed if appropriate.
9. Use hearing protection if noise levels excessive and advise others to wear hearing protection also.
10. Ensure that appropriate guards are in place and adjusted correctly for the work to hand.
11. Ensure safe storage of materials, eg timber, boards etc.

On completion

1. Tidy up. Clean work area, machinery and equipment used. Use vacuum cleaner - avoid brushing and
sweeping.
2. Replace equipment, store away unused materials and chemicals safely. Reset/isolate machinery.
3. Secure workshop.