Pillar drill Risk Assessment

A comprehensive Risk Assessment for using a pillar drill, highlighting the potential risks and control measures to reduce the likelihood of injury occurring.

A pillar drill, commonly referred to as a drill press, is a specialised, stationary machine tool engineered for drilling precise holes in a wide range of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and composites. Unlike handheld drills, the pillar drill's fixed position provides exceptional stability and accuracy, making it ideal for both intricate and repetitive drilling tasks.

These machines often feature adjustable settings, such as variable speed control and depth stops, which enable users to optimise the drilling process for different materials and hole sizes. The vertical column provides support and alignment, ensuring that the bit maintains a straight path, which is essential for creating clean, accurate holes. Additionally, many pillar drills are equipped with features such as keyless chucks, laser guides, and worktables that can be tilted or rotated, further enhancing their versatility and ease of use in various applications, ranging from woodworking to metal fabrication.

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'Injury from noise'

• Workers and others in the vicinity may suffer temporary or permanent hearing loss from exposure to noise

• Consideration of tools' noise output when selecting tools, and low-noise tools used where possible

• Adequate PPE for noise suppressionis  supplied and used

• Operatives' toolbox talked about noise exposure at induction

• Exclusion zonesare  set up around noisy machinery

• Follow the data and manufacturers' lines to limit personal noise exposure.'

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