This document summarizes the risks identified in a technology classroom facility risk assessment. It identifies various hazards like workshop machines and tools, sharp blades, electricity, and flammable materials. For each hazard, it lists who is at risk, the initial risk rating, normal control measures already in place, additional control measures needed, and the residual risk rating. The assessment was conducted by R. Hancock on 12/08/09 and includes reviews to be completed at later dates to ensure all risks remain adequately controlled.

1. FACILITY RISK ASSESSMENT
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT Technology classrooms
Establishment: Assessment by:
R Hancock
Date:
12/08/09
Review Date: Approved by: Date:
Hazard /
Risk
Who is
at Risk?
Initial
Ri
sk Rati
ng
Normal Control
Measures
(Brief description
and/or reference
to source of
information).
Are Control
Measures
Y/N/NA
Additional
Control
Measures
(to take
account of
local/individual
circumstances)
.
Residua
l Risk
Rating
In
Plac
e
Adequat
e
Students
present in
the
workshop
Pupils
and staff
High A qualified
member of
staff must
always be
present when
students are
in the
workshop.
Only a
qualified
member of
staff can teach
or
demonstrate
with students.
Yes Yes The workshop
and
department
must be kept
lock at all times
when not being
used.
low

2. FACILITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Workshop
machines
& tools.
CNC router
Pupils
and staff
High/
Med
· Pupils have
training before
using any of
the tools or
machines in
the workshop.
· Fail-safe
interlock or
trapped key
device cuts
power off
machines
· Emergency
key/switches
to turn power
off are located
around the
room.
· Power key
guards on
machines.
Yes Yes Staff with a
valid safety
certificate can
only operate
the Circular
Saw and Band
Saw.
An additional
member of staff
should be
present when
these
machines are
being operated.
low
Paints,
Varnishes
etc / Harm
to health
Pupils
and staff
low · Only low
hazard paints
and varnishes
used
yes yes low
Sharp
blades /
Cuts
Pupils
and staff
med · Safety blades
used where
possible
· Controlled
storage and
allocation of
craft knives
etc
yes yes · Close staff
supervision
low

3. FACILITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Electricity
/
Electric
shock
Pupils
and staff
low · Electrical
equipment is
subject to
regular safety
inspection and
test ('PAT
testing')
· Earth leakage
circuit
breakers
cover the
workroom
· Fail-safe
interlock or
trapped key
device cuts
power on
machines
yes yes low
Electric fan
oven
Pupils
and staff
med · Pupils warned
of potential
burns from the
door and trays
· Oven gloves
to be used for
removing craft
articles
yes yes low
Liquid
spillages /
Slips, Falls
All Low · Supervision in
use of liquids
in class
· Immediate
cleaning up of
spillages
Y Y Teachers deal
with all
spillages /
breakages
Low

4. FACILITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Soldering
irons
Pupils
and staff
low · Demonstration
of safe use
· Irons are
stored in wall
mounted
holders
yes yes low
Glue guns Pupils
and staff
med · Demonstration
on safe use
· Safe storage
yes yes low
Defective
flooring /
Slips Trips
Falls
All Low · Inspection of
flooring
· Prompt
maintenance
of defects
Y Y Low
Fire ~
flammables
Students
&
staff
High
Safe storage of
flammable
materials in a
flame proof
cupboard.
Replace
flammable
materials with
safer options
where possible.
Yes Yes
Decreased
stock levels of
flammables &
Material
low
Fire
Students
&
staff
High
Staff & students
trained in correct
drill for escape.
Yes Yes
Fire escape
routes clearly
marked
low
Fire ~
batteries
Students
&
staff
High
Removal of stock
of vehicle
batteries to
outside location
when they are not
required.
Yes Yes
Policy of not
charging
batteries
overnight
whenever this
is unavoidable.
low

5. FACILITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Fire ~
electrical
Students
&
staff
High
Routine testing of
fixed installation.
PAT testing.
Yes Yes
Further
unscheduled
visual
inspection by
workshop staff.
low
Trailing
electrical
cables /
Trips, Falls
All Low · Avoid use of
extension
leads
· Ensure
sufficient
sockets
· Use of cable
covers where
cables are a
trip hazard
Y Y Extension
leads used
only
occasionally
for laptops and
photolights
Low
Laser
cutter
All High · Staff &
students must
be trained in
correct use of
the machine.
· Students must
be supervised
at all times.
· Operators
must not stare
at the laser
· Setting must
be checked by
the teacher
before cutting.
y y Auto cut off
switch on door
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