The process for getting the KITY 636 Planar induction:
- Become a member of So Make It.
- Request Kity Planar Induction on Slack in the #workshop-and-tools channel
- Wait for contact from a volunteer Planar super user who will arrange to carry out the induction.
Please refer to the manual for this tool and read the risk assessment below.
| Date of Assessment | 28/1/23 | Version | 1.0 |
| Activity | Planar usage | ||
| Equipment | KITY 636 PLANER/THICKNESSER. | ||
| Details of activity | |||
| Induction / Role Required | |||
| Form completed by | James B /John Dodge | Checked by |
- This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use.
- Please also check general risk assessments for the area within which this equipment or activity is based.
- Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document authors, area specialists (e.g. admins, superusers) or trustees.
Understanding Risk Rating:
| Risk Rating | Action |
| LOW | Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity |
| MED | Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended |
| HIGH | Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists |
Risk Assessment:
| Identify Hazards | Who may be harmed and how | Severity | Control Measures | Likelihood | Risk Rating |
| Something with the potential to cause harm | Users, bystanders or particular at risk groups | Low / Medium / High | What is in place to reduce the harm or likelihood. | Low / Medium / High | Calculate from table above |
| Incompetent user | User, bystander | High | Members must not use tools that they are not competent to use. Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous. Members must read the user manual for this tool. Members must read the risk assessment before using a tool. Members will be advised during induction which tools they will need supervision or an induction to use. Only authorised members will complete maintenance and calibration tasks. | Low | Medium |
| Contact with rotary knives | User | High | Do not put hands within 10cm of blade. Do not push workpiece over blade with hands. Use a push block to push workpiece over cutting area. Use guard to cover unused cutting area. Use guard to cover entire cutting area when thicknesser is being used. Do not insert hands into thicknesser when machine is plugged in. Planer should be turned off immediately after use. | Medium | Medium |
| Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) | User | High | User of the thicknesser/planer should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade. Do not move hands past the blade. Do not use the machine on short stock. | Low | Medium |
| Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) | User, bystander | Medium | The thicknesser must be used with the workshop dust extractor. An extraction hose must be attached to the machine’s extraction hood, which must be positioned appropriately for use with the thicknesser or planer. Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the unit housing where accessible. Check the extraction hood periodically for blockages. A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods. | Low | Low |
| Noise | User, bystander | Medium | Ear protection is advised. | Low | Low |
| Flying splinters | User, bystander | High | Eye protection must be worn In the workshop. Only cut wood, ensuring the workpiece is free from nails, screws or other objects. | Low | Medium |
| Lifting heavy object | User | Medium | Planer/Thicknesser must be used with transport castors in the locked position. | Low | Low |
| Electrocution | User, bystander | High | Do not use if any damage to plug, cables, or machine. | Low | Medium |