Superaxe WS300 - FATIGUE from overwork; Associated body strains; Operators getting splinters in hand; Tripping over blocks in work area

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18. AUSSIE CHOPPER/SUPERAXE WOODSPLITTERS RISKASSESSMENT
HAZARD
DANGERS YOU
MAY
BE EXPOSED TO
LEVEL
OF
DANGER
POSSIBILTY
OF
PERSONAL
INJURY
CONSEQUENCES
IF
INJURY
OCCURS
MEASURES IN PLACE TO
CONTROL OR AVOID
HAZARD
OPERATING
THE MACHINE
Exposed and moving
blade can create shear
and jam points for
hands and fingers
against blade and block
and table
VERY
LOW
VERY LOW
Very little
danger as both
hands are
occupied with
operating levers
in order to
actuate blade
Appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
to be worn
Clear and definitive Safety
Hazard sign at eye level in
front of operator
Machine is simple and
uncomplicated to operate.
Blade control is clearly and
appropriately identified.
The speed of travel of blade
is relatively slow for
distance travelled.
When operating, co-
ordination between hands,
brain and eyes is easy,
natural and uncomplicated.
The neutral position of the
operating levers is positive
and easily located.
Hands cannot be put in
danger zone while operating
blade levers
Operator training and
associated safety issues
have been well addressed
by administrative control in
the operator’s manual
Possible ejection of
wood from under blade
LOW
LOW
Remote
possibility of
bruising,
laceration to
fingers, hands
or stomach of
operator
Appropriate PPE to be worn
Clear and definitive Safety
Hazard sign at eye level in
front of operator
Responsibility for the safety
of operator lies with the
operator ‘s understanding of
training procedures,
administrative controls and
attention and diligence to
work practices