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Brazing Risk

This risk assessment form summarizes the risks and control measures for brazing and other procedures using LPG at the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art. Hazards include burns, asphyxiation, explosion, and manual handling. John Fenton is competent to perform the work. Control measures include using protective equipment, working in well-ventilated areas, and bringing workpieces to a designated area. Further actions are identified to improve procedures and safety equipment. The level of risk is deemed acceptable with the implementation of additional controls.

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Brazing Risk

This risk assessment form summarizes the risks and control measures for brazing and other procedures using LPG at the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art. Hazards include burns, asphyxiation, explosion, and manual handling. John Fenton is competent to perform the work. Control measures include using protective equipment, working in well-ventilated areas, and bringing workpieces to a designated area. Further actions are identified to improve procedures and safety equipment. The level of risk is deemed acceptable with the implementation of additional controls.

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Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art

Risk Assessment Form

Assessment of: Brazing etc procedures, involving LPG Review Date: November 2005
Location of Activity: 6 Keble Road
Assessor Name: C Clay Signature: Date: 19th November 2004
Authorised by: J Simcox Signature: Date:

Hazards Who Might Level Of What Control Measures Are In Place? What Further Action Is Required?
Be Harmed? Risk

General All members -All brazing etc carried out by J Fenton who -All work should be carried out to standard
of dept is competent written procedure and a permit used for non-
-Alternative methods used where routine, higher risk work (Action CC/JF/AA.
appropriate Within 3 months)
-Workpieces brought to designated area -Store cylinder in external store when not in
where possible use for extended periods (Action JF. Within
one month)

Using equipment too close As above Med/Low -All combustible material removed or -As above
to combustible materials covered
-Fire bricks used to contain flame and heat
when working in designated area
-Fire extinguisher is available in immediate
vicinity

Working on containers etc As above Effectively -All containers assessed for hazard -As above
that may have contained zero -Most work performed on water pipes
hazardous substances

Use of equipment leading J Fenton Effectively -No work carried out with persons in nearby -As above
to injury (eg burns) Persons in zero area -Ensure PPE meets required standards (Action
immediate -J Fenton competent in use of equipment AA/JF. Within 3 months)
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vicinity -Protective equipment worn (Eye protection
to EN 166 349B, or face shield to EN 166
B39, natural fibre overalls and leather or
other fire retardant glove

Asphyxiation by gases or J Fenton Med -Work carried out in well ventilated area -All work should be carried out to standard
products of hot work. Persons in -Equipment checked by J Fenton prior to written procedure and a permit used for non-
Explosion from gas leaks. immediate use routine, higher risk work (Action CC/JF/AA.
vicinity Within 3 months)
-All work in confined space subject to
separate permit (Action CC. As necessary)
-Regulators and flashback arrestors to be
maintained annually and replaced every 5
years or as recommended by manufacturer
(Action JF/AA. Within 3 months)
-Store cylinder in well ventilated external
store when not in use for extended periods
(Action JF. Within one month)

Manual handling of J Fenton Effectively -None


cylinder zero -Work pieces brought to designated area
where possible to ensure that cylinder does
not have to moved unnecessarily between
floors
-User wears protective foot wear where
necessary

Level of risk acceptable? Yes / No Level of risk now acceptable? Yes / No


If no, further risk reduction is necessary
before activity commences
cc J Fenton, A Allsop

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