Risk Assessment for Deep Hole Drilling Operations
I do a risk assessment before every new job setup. It takes 30 minutes and identifies hazards that might otherwise be overlooked. In my experience, the jobs where I nearly skipped the assessment are the ones that would have bitten me. I use a structured hazard register rather than a mental checklist because it leaves a record that can be reviewed later if something does go wrong. Hazard Identification The main hazards on a deep hole drilling machine fall into six categories. I walk through each category systematically during the risk assessment: ...