Pillar Drill
Please refer to the manual for this tool, and read the Risk Assessment Below
Date of Assessment
01/10/21
Version
1.0
Activity
Cutting wood or plastic with the band saw
Equipment
Band saw
Details of activity
Induction / Role Required
Workshop induction
Form completed by
Russ Jones
This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use.
Please also check general risk assessments for the area within which this equipment or activity is based.
Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document author.
Understanding Risk Rating:
Risk Rating Action
LOW Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
MED Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
HIGH Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
Risk Assessment
Identify Hazards Who may be harmed and how Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating
Something with Users, bystanders or LOW/ What is in place to LOW/
the potential to particular at risk groups MED/ reduce the harm or MEDIUM/
cause harm HIGH likelihood. HIGH
Incompetent User, Bystander HIGH Users must not use LOW MED
user tools that they are not competent to use
Members must challenge
use that they believe is
dangerous. Users must
read the user manual where
applicable. Users must read
the risk assessment before
using a tool. Users will be
advised during induction which
tools they will need supervision or
an induction to use. Only
authorised members will complete
maintenance and calibration tasks.
Contact with drill User HIGH Only make adjustments LOW MED
bit to the pillar drill when
the machine is switched off.
Ensure chuck is tight before
switching drill on. Ensure
drill guard is in place before
switching drill on. Do not put
hands into exclusion zone
(within 10cm of drill bit).
Do not leave pillar drill
running when not in use.
Drawing in User HIGH User of the pillar drill LOW MED
(being pulled into should not wear gloves,
the saw) ties, scarves, or other
long flowy clothing that
could get pulled into the
blade. Do not move hands
past the blade
Dust (inhalation, User of the tool, users MED The drill should be used LOW LOW
fire, explosion) of the room, the space. with the workshop dust
extractor. Maintenance must
include the cleaning of dust
from within the saw housing
where accessible. A respirator
or mask should be used
whilst operating this tool for
prolonged periods.
Bit snatching User, bystanders HIGH Use the correct type of MED LOW
or jamming bit depending on the
material being drilled.
Do not exert heavy
pressure on drill press handle.
Ensure a visual inspection
of the pillar drill is undertaken
before every use to check for
physical obstruction
plastic on the band
saw Do not attempt to
make sharp angle cuts in
one attempt Ensure a
visual inspection of the band
saw is undertaken before
every use for physical obstructions
Noise User of the tool, MED Ear protection is LOW LOW
users of the room. advised
Flying splinters User of the tool, HIGH Eye protection must LOW MED
users of the room. be worn In the workshop