Hazard analysis and risk assessment in metal cutting process

Abstract

The paper deals with the issue of occupational health and safety in a metalworking manufacturing organization. Hazard and threat have been defined when cutting metal materials with a band saw. We assessed the risk by an extended point method, where we determined the risk rate values. In most cases of sawmill work, we found a “moderate” or “negligible” risk. The highest, ‘serious’ risk we found in a possible electric shock. In this case, we have also taken the necessary actions. As a precaution, we have also proposed safety measures for other threats.

An Evaluation of On-Tool System for Sanding Dust Collection: Pilot Study

“…The largest development with occupational health & safety (OH&S) management systems in the past few years is the establishment of the international standard ISO 45001:2018 [16,17,22]. The aim and intended outcomes of OH&S management system are to prevent work-related injury and ill health to workers and to provide safe and healthy workplaces; consequently, it is critically important for the organization to eliminate hazards and minimize OH&S risks by taking effective preventive and protective measures [11].…”