RA-HS80 Use of Compressor Cutting Wheel
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Compressor and Cutting Wheel Operations Risk Assessment
This fully completed compressor and cutting wheel operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers use of compressor-driven cut-off saws and diamond disc cutting equipment for cutting concrete, masonry and metal, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with compressor and cutting wheel operations including;
- Contact with rotating cutting disc causing severe lacerations and amputations
- Disc disintegration with fragments projected at speed causing penetrating injuries
- Silica and concrete dust generating respirable crystalline silica causing silicosis and lung cancer
- Noise from cut-off saw and compressor causing hearing damage
- Compressed air system failure causing hose whip or pressure vessel explosion
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Guard in position and correctly adjusted before cutting with disc rated speed confirmed to exceed machine speed
- Face shield worn by operator with bystanders excluded from the cutting zone and plane of rotation
- Wet cutting used for all concrete and masonry with FFP3 RPE worn including during wet cutting
- Noise risk assessment with hearing protection worn and health surveillance for regular operators
- Hose whip restraints fitted with all pressure vessels subject to PSSR written scheme of examination
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This compressor and cutting wheel risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, groundworkers, builders and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with cut-off saws under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.