Risk Assessment for Metal Lathe

Unit VI Project

You have been asked to conduct a risk assessment for a metal lathe operation. The Job Hazard Analysis has already been

completed, and hazards for the operation have been identified. The task steps and hazards have been entered on the risk

assessment form. Click here to access it. (I attached this with assignment)

To complete the project, you will need to address the following criteria:

1. For each hazard listed, estimate its severity and likelihood using the risk matrix on page 283 of the course textbook.

This initial estimation assumes no risk control tactics are applied. Use the matrix to assign a risk rating based on the

estimated severity and likelihood. Enter these numbers in the appropriate initial risk columns on the form.

2. Implement one or more risk-reduction tactics for each hazard using the hierarchy of controls method. Describe these

tactics in the appropriate column on the form.

3. Analyze the severity, likelihood, and risk rating after risk control tactics are applied, again using the risk matrix on page

283 of the textbook. Enter the numbers in the residual risk columns.

4. In the comments section of the form, summarize the changes in risks that resulted after control tactics were applied

and whether the risks have been reduced to an acceptable or tolerable level. Are there any additional actions that you

recommend be taken? The discussion section must be at least 200 words.

5. Finally, when saving the file, use this file naming convention: LastName_BOS4520_Unit6RA.doc

Note: APA format is NOT required for this assignment.

BOS 4520 Unit VI Risk Assessment Form

Job Title:	Analyst Name:	Date:
Metal Lathe Operation
Task Description:
Setting up and operation of a metal lathe.
#	Task Steps	Hazard and Effect	Initial Risk	Risk Reduction Tactics	Residual Risk
	Basic description of task steps recorded in sequence	Description and effect of existing and potential hazards based on observation and experience.	Severity	Likelihood	Risk Rating	Description of risk reduction tactics for each hazard using the Hierarchy of Controls method.	Severity	Likelihood	Risk Rating
1	Load workpiece onto lathe.	Potential back injuries or muscle strain; some workpieces weigh more than 50 pounds
2	Start lathe.	Possible entanglement with moving parts
3	Apply cutting tool to workpiece.	Hazardous noise; average 95dBA for an eight-hour work shift could cause hearing loss
4		Contact with metal chips; cuts and eye hazard
5		Contact with metal coolant; skin and eye contact.
6		Leaking hydraulic hoses; skin contact
7		Incorrect technique could cause cuts and crushing injuries
8		Incorrect posture could cause muscle strain and fatigue
9	Remove workpiece from lathe.	Potential back injuries or muscle strain
10		Slip and fall due to coolant or hydraulic fluid on floor
Comment/Discussion (200-word minimum)