What is a Plant Risk Assessment?
A plant risk assessment is a process used to identify hazards and risks with an item of plant or other heavy equipment. The assessment is typically conducted by a safety professional who will analyze all the aspects of the equipment and identify the risks. The goal of a plant risk assessment is to develop controls to mitigate or eliminate the identified risks and hazards.
How to Assess Plant and Equipment
When assessing plant and equipment, consideration should be given to all aspects of the plant or equipment, for example:
- The design.
- Work environment.
- Operational conditions.
- Abnormal conditions.
- Ergonomic principles.
- Transportation.
- Installation and erection.
- Access and egress for maintenance.
- Repairs and adjustments.
- Use and cleaning.
- Operator competencies.
- Storage.
- Dismantling and disposal.
An item of plant or heavy equipment should always have a current service or maintenance record and registration, where applicable.
Contents of this Plant Risk Assessment
This plant risk assessment template has provisions and prompts for the following aspects of risk assessment:
- Mobilizing.
- Pre-start checks.
- Operator.
- Operator information.
- Ergonomics.
- Shifts and breaks.
- Manual handling.
- Slipping, tripping or falling.
- Noise.
- Friction.
- Striking, impacting and moving machinery.
- Shearing.
- Cutting, stabbing or puncturing.
- Crushing.
- Pinch points.
- Machinery failure.
- Rollover.
- The work environment
- Solvents, acids and cleaners.
- Dusts and flying particles.
- Fuel, oil and gases.
- Explosion or fire risks.
- Smells from paints, plastics and pesticides.
- Broken or frayed cords.
- Exposed wires.
- Faulty electrical wiring.
- Rusty machine parts and wear.
- Work area and facility cleanliness.
- Set-up, layout and design.
- Mechanical problems.
- Damage and wear.
- Repair and modification.
- Storage and transportation.
- Cleaning.
- Isolators.
- Emergency stop device.
Why Choose to Buy this Plant Risk Assessment
This plant risk assessment can assist you conduct a detailed risk assessment on an item of plant or heavy equipment. The form has some great examples already included which would give you a massive head start when completing your plant risk assessment.
After purchasing this template you will be able to:
- Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own plant risk assessment.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the assessment tool.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organization.
Availability and Use of this Plant Risk Assessment
- This plant risk assessment template is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
- The template will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
- There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.
