{{:tools:blacksmithing:blacksmithing_swageblock.jpg?400&nolink}} ====== Swage Block ====== | Owned by | [[teams:blacksmithing:Forge Team]] | | Maintained by | [[teams:blacksmithing:Forge Team]] | ===== Current Status ===== === Working === Machine is working as expected. ===== Usage ===== **This machine does not require induction to use.** ==== General ==== Used to support metal for shaping. If using the face, lift up and pin it in place. Rotate head so that it is supported. If using the side, put down and pin it in place and rotate side to the top. Sides can be used for forming metal to their shape. Holes can be used for dishing, bending, forging shoulders on tennons. ==== Recommended PPE ==== | Recommended | {{:resources:ppe-wearearprotection.gif?nolink&100|}} | We recommend hearing protection. | | Required | {{:resources:ppe-weargoggle.gif?nolink&100|}} | Please wear goggles or a face shield | | Required | {{:resources:ppe-wearenclosedshoes.gif?nolink&100|}} | Enclosed shoes are required, no open sandals, thongs etc. Safety caps are recommended. | | Required | | Long pants required. | | Required | | No Synthetic materials or clothing. | ===== RACI ===== {{:tools:woodshop:raci.png?direct|}} ^ Task / Action ^ Executive ^ Team Leader ^ Named Maintainer ^ Trainers ^ Team ^ Membership ^ Implementer ^ | Modification and Repairs | - | AC | C | I | I | I | R | ===== Risk Matrix and Mitigation ===== {{:tools:woodshop:riskmatrix3x3.png?direct|}} ^ Ref / ID ^ Pre-Mitigation |||^ Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies ^ Post Mitigation |||| | ::: ^ Risk ^ Risk Severity ^ Risk Likelyhood ^ Risk Level | ::: ^ Risk Severity ^ Risk Likelyhood ^ Risk Level ^ Acceptable to Proceed ^ | 01 | Minor Burn | Insignificant | Likely | 4 - Medium | Wear PPE, use appropriate tooling, water on hand, first aid kit | Unlikely | Insignificant | 2 - Low |Yes | | 02 | Moderate Burn | Minor | Possible | 6 - Medium | Wear PPE, water on hand, use appropriate tooling, first aid kit | Unlikely | Insignificant | 2 - Low |Yes | | 03 | Major Burn | Major | Unlikely | 8 - High | Wear PPE, use appropriate tooling, water on hand, first aid kit | Unlikely | Minor | 4 - Low |Yes | | 04 | Flying Sparks | Insignificant | Likely | 4 - Medium | Wear PPE, water on hand, first aid kit | Unlikely | Insignificant | 2 - Low |Yes | | 05 | Industrial Noise | Minor | Very Likely | High - 10 | Wear PPE | Insignificant | Unlikely | 2 |Yes | | 06 | Swage Block falls on user | Moderate | Unlikely | 6 - Medium | Swage block secured to stand. Get assistance to move Swage Block if required. Wear Safety toe boots/PPE when in the forge area | Minor | Very Unlikely | 2 - Low |Yes | | 07 | Swage Block falls on finger | Moderate | Unlikely | 6 - Medium | Get assistance to adjust Swage Block if required. Ensure pin secures swage block before use | Minor | Very Unlikely | 2 - Low |Yes |