Coarse risk assessment Step

All team members need to have a basic understanding of the machinery. In addition, the individual team members should represent the following knowledge and competence  

The team identifies work to be performed in the danger zone of the machinery for each type of hazard listed in column one and documents the results in column two of a record sheet according to Table 24.1. It is here necessary to review the different activities in which personnel may come in contact with the hazard. It is important to consider the risks caused by sudden start of remotely controlled or automatic machinery when personnel are in the danger zone. The team then evaluates the types of hazards listed in the first 

At this stage in design, the team concentrates on evaluations of layout and the selection of sub-assemblies, components and safeguards. When high and medinm risks are identified, measures have to be evaluated. These are documented in the fifth column. The strategy for selection of safety measures according to EN 292 referred to above must be considered. The team also has to consider the effects of the measures on the usability of the machinery and the costs of the measures. 

It is not necessary to repeat earlier risk assessments, provided that they are of an adequate quality. These are referenced in the last column of Table 24.1. Decisions on the need for new detailed risk assessments are also documented here. The decisions have to be implemented in purchase orders to sub-suppliers and in internal action plans. 

Activities in danger zone Description of hazards C F (work tasks, misuse, etc.) 

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Figure 24.2 Coarse and detailed risk assessments (Steps 2 and 3).

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