Use of Cement Mixer Risk Assessment

Mixer Falling over when in operation.

Operator/nearby persons

Ensure that Mixer is set on stable level ground, and wheels are braced.

Injury from moving parts

Operator

Ensure that ALL machine guards are in place.

Operators to be trained in use, and especially cleaning the mixer and the dangers of the internal mixing blades

Management to arrange training and to have regular tool box talks.

Electric Shock

Operator

All equip is 110V and is also fitted with RCD.

Dust

Operator/nearby persons

Full PPE used

And direction of wind checked to avoid dust blowing onto persons etc.

Confirm those eyewash station/s are on site.

Exposure to cement products

Operator/nearby persons

PPE and due care and attention.

Barrier and after work creams used.

Tool box talks to ensure that any skin problems are reported immediately.

Managers At all times.