Safety Risk Assessment

The first step in effective risk management and employee safety is identifying the risks and hazards in your operations. As a Rockwell Automation Authorized Service Provider, OneSource has the experience and qualifications to conduct a safety risk assessment for facilities operating with automation solutions.

Risk assessments are a foundational element of occupational safety and health—and compliance—at any manufacturing plant. As part of our services, OneSource’s workplace safety experts evaluate the hazards and risks that may be present during the setup, operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

We offer a variety of assessments, including arc flash analysis, safety audits, lockout/tagout assessments, machine stop time services and more. Our safety specialists also offer training on arc flash, safety standards and TUV certification, and other topics.

OneSource’s safety professionals will work with your team as we collect data at your site and document potential hazards and mitigation solutions. We then help you design a safety system that integrates seamlessly into your operations while controlling the risk. Our process is in line with widely accepted safety standards and can be used for a variety of assessment needs.

When evaluating the safety of a workplace, many areas must be considered. We look at all of the areas below when evaluating your operations and machinery, and we make recommendations that help you stay compliant across the board.

Guarding

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The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and other employees in the work area from hazards created by moving machine parts and flying chips and sparks. Some examples of machine guarding devices are barrier guards, light curtains and two-hand operating devices.

Arc Flash

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An arc flash is a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to ground. Arc flash incidents often cause injury and death, making them extremely dangerous for personnel. Electrical hazard awareness training, familiarity with NFPA 70E guidelines, setting arc boundaries, and choosing the right arc-rated gear are important actions for avoiding arc flash incidents.

Lockout/Tagout

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The procedures used to disable machinery or equipment for maintenance are often referred to as lockout/tagout. These steps prevent the release of hazardous electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic energy while an employee is working on the machine.

Emergency Stop Switches (E-stops)

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Emergency stop buttons or switches allow personnel to completely shut off a machine. E-stops must be clearly labeled and within reach of workers so they can be used in the case of accidental operation or another emergency.

Safety Circuit

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These circuits are made up of electric interlocking mechanisms that incorporate protective door and safety switches.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Employees should always wear appropriate PPE for the job, which may include gloves, hats, vests, eyewear, arc flash kits, fall protection and other equipment. When working on or near live electrical parts, workers should wear the right arc-rated gear.

We offer a variety of risk assessments according to customers’ safety needs. Our goals are to help you keep your employees safe and maintain compliance. Some examples of risk assessments include the following:

Conformity Audits/Machine Review to help you identify non-compliant machines and determine next steps in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Hazard/ Guarding Assessment to quickly assess a machine, determining the hazards and risk rating currently associated with a machine and possible mitigation techniques.

Safety Evaluations offer a deeper dive into machine and user activities for semi-complex and mid-sized machines. The resulting report will identify primary hazards, non-compliance issues, and mitigation guarding and controls recommendations.

Team-Based Risk Assessments are comprehensive analyses involving customer representatives from multiple disciplines. We work with you to identify risks and hazards and make recommendations for administrative, training, awareness means and personal protective equipment (PPE).