Air Compressor
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The Basics
Our compressor is a Clarke Ranger 24. Vital statistics are as follows:
- 1.5hp
- 24l reservoir
- 8bar max pressure
The manual is available here.
Tools
- Air gun
- Spray gun
- Degreasing gun
- Tyre inflator
Risk assessment for use of Air Compressor.
Hazards.
- 1) Skin penetration.
- 2) Explosions.
- 3) Damage to eyes from particles.
- 4) Orifical bodily entry.
- 5) Inhalation of fumes.
- 6) Exposure to high acoustic levels.
Persons at risk.
- Operator.
- Persons nearby.
- Persons in adjoining properties.
Initial assessment of risk.
| Hazard identified | Severity | Probability | Risk Factor |
| Skin penetration | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Explosions | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Damage to eyes from particles | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Orifical bodily entry | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Inhalation of fumes | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure to high acoustic levels | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Control measures.
- Users will be required to demonstrate competence to use the tool safely.
- Safety glasses will be worn.
- Ear protection will be worn.
Final assessment of risk
| Hazard identified | Severity | Probability | Risk Factor |
| Skin penetration | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Explosions | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Damage to eyes from particles | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Orifical bodily entry | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Inhalation of fumes | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure to high acoustic levels | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Points system
| Hazard severity | Points Rating | Definition |
| Nil | 1 | Very minor injury, bruise, graze, no risk of disease. |
| Slight | 2 | Minor injury, which would allow the individual to continue work after first aid treatment on site or at a local surgery. The duration of the stoppage or treatment is such that the normal flow of work is not seriously interrupted. |
| Moderate | 3 | Temporary disability causing injury or disease capable of keeping an individual off work for three days or more and reportable under RIDDOR |
| High | 4 | Causing death, serious injury or permanent disability to an individual. |
| Very high | 5 | Causing multiple deaths and widespread destruction eg. fire, building collapse. |
| Hazard likelihood | Points Rating | Definition |
| Remote possibility | 1 | There is really no risk present. Only under freak conditions could there be any possibility of an accident or illness. All reasonable precautions have been taken - This should be the normal state of the workplace. |
| Unlikely | 2 | This incident or illness might occur but the probability is low and the risk minimal. |
| Possible | 3 | The accident may occur if additional factors precipitate it, but it is unlikely to happen without them. |
| Highly likely | 4 | Will happen more often than not. Additional factors could precipitate an incident but it is still likely to happen without this additional factor. |
| Inevitable | 5 | If the work continues as it is, there is almost 100% certainty that an accident will happen, for example:
A broken stair or broken rung on a ladder Bare, exposed electrical conductors Unstable stacks of heavy boxes |
| Risk Rating Score | Definition | Action |
| 1 to 4 | Low | No action required |
| 5 to 9 | Moderate | Reduce risks if reasonably practicable |
| 10 to 15 | High Risk | Priority action to be undertaken |
| 16 to 25 | Unacceptable | Action must be taken IMMEDIATELY |