C6 - Workplace Machinery Flashcards
1
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Definition of machinery is
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An assembly of parts, at least one of which moves and is connected to a drive system
2
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The supply of machinery (safety) regulations sets out the basic principles of safety, these are
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* Machinery must be designed and constructed to be fit for purpose and reduce or eliminate risk for life of machinery including — Transport — Assembly — Dismantlement — Disabling — Disposal/ scrapping
- Apply the following in order
— Eliminate or reduce risk as far as possible
— Take necessary protective measures where risk can not be eliminated
— Inform users or residual risks - take into account foreseeable misuse
- Supplied with all necessary special equipment and accessories to enable its adjustment, maintenance and use
3
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Factors to consider when risk assessing machinery
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- Persons at risk
- Probability of injury
- Severity of injury
- Need for access
- Duration of exposure
- Reliability of safeguarding
- Operating procedures
- Personnel
- Previous failures or incidents involving machinery
4
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Process to affix CE Mark schedule 4
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1) Comply with all applicable essential Health and Safety requirements
2) Compile a technical file and make it available
3) Provide information on safe operation eg instructions
4) Follow relevant conformity assessment procedures
5) Produce EC declaration of conformity
6) Affix CE marking on machine
5
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Types of mechanical hazards
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- Crushing
- Shearing
- Cutting/ severing
- Entanglement
- Drawing in/ trapping
- Impact
- Stabbing, punctures and ejection
- Fluid and abrasions
- High pressure fluid injection
6
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Types of non mechanical hazards
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- Noise
- Vibration
- Electricity
- Extremes of temperature
- Radiation
- Hazardous substances
7
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Types of machinery safeguarding
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- Fixed guards
- Interlocking guards
- light curtains
8
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Types of interlocking guards
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- Limit switch
- Mechanical interlock
- Magnetic switch
- Captive key
- Trapped key
9
Q
Types of energy isolation could cover
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- Electricity
- Mechanical
- Steam
- Hydraulic
- Chemical/ substances
- Compressed air
- Gravitational
- Radiation
- Stored kinetic ie springs
