This example risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template.
The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format...
- Form number and title
- Information-classification
- Version
- Page number / total pages
alphaZ documents - beautifully designed, tried and tested form templates. Developed over 25 years through practical use in the real world.
Download this form template with your company name and logo already added!
Document Preparation available with all document toolkits.
To get access to this file please click on Add to Cart to purchase for immediate download. If you have an alphaZ Subscription just click on Download Files to view all the files available to download.
CNC Lathe Operations Risk Assessment
This fully completed CNC lathe operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers operation of CNC turning centres and manual engine lathes for machining metal and other materials, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This CNC Lathe Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with CNC lathe operations including;
- Contact with rotating work or tooling — contact with the rotating chuck or cutting tool outside the guard causing severe lacerations and entanglement injuries
- Ejection of workpiece or tooling — poorly secured chuck or tooling ejected at high speed causing severe impact injuries
- Swarf and chip injuries — long stringy swarf or hot chips causing cuts and burns
- Cutting fluid hazards — skin contact and inhalation of cutting fluid mist causing dermatitis and respiratory sensitisation
- Unexpected machine movement — control system error causing unexpected motion causing contact with the rotating tool
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Full enclosure guard closed and interlocked before any automatic cycle with interlock never bypassed
- Workpiece correctly and securely clamped before running with spring-loaded chuck keys used
- Chip breaking tools selected to produce manageable chip lengths with swarf removed by hook only
- COSHH assessment for cutting fluids with biocide dosing and nitrile gloves and barrier cream
- Lock-out/tag-out applied during all maintenance with energy isolated and verified before work
- Emergency stop tested before each shift with location known to all operators
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 CNC lathe risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, workshop managers, engineering supervisors and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with CNC lathe operations under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) 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.