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CCEC/ OM Manual GlasStile GSS 1.6 EN
07
.2009
Equipment Safety Systems
Safety systems and controls, such as interlocks, covers and guards, must not be overridden or
bypassed by personnel other than authorised staff who are qualified to carry out prescribed actions
within specified Warnings.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is graded into categories of safety, rated 1 to 8 (where 8 is the highest risk level).
The following activities are covered.
Rating
Activity
1
Cleaning
2
General Installation
3
Servicing
4
Servicing
General Maintenance
Using Chemical Fixers
5
Commissioning
8
Floor Drilling
Glass Panel Installation
Rating 1:
Cleaning.
Who is at Risk
Engineers or Site Personnel
Hazard
Mis-use of Cleaning Fluids
Current Controls
Compliance with COSSH regulations
Rating 2:
General Installation
Who is at Risk
Site Personnel
Hazard
Objects/Tools in Installation area
Current Controls
Trained Installation Engineers
Rating 4:
General Maintenance
Who is at Risk
Site Personnel
Hazard
Electric Shock
Current Controls
Isolation of Power/Trained Service Personnel
Using Chemical Fixer
Who is at Risk
Site Personnel within the Vicinity of the Work Area
Hazard
Fume Inhalation
Current Controls
Compliance with COSSH regulations
Rating 5:
Commissioning
Who is at Risk
Site Engineer
Hazard
Power Supply/Moving Parts
Current Controls
Isolate Power