Posted By Sammantha Truluck Is there anyone out there who has a risk assessment for Diamond Drilling or Core Drilling? I have been asked to complete one and I am stabbing around in the dark, I haven't a clue what I am looking at. Hope someone can help!

Posted By Catman Hi Samantha With smaller (7" and downwards) cores you need to look at as a minimum -the weight of the machine -the vibration rating -the height of the core (if its in small rooms such as bathrooms, how does he get up to the hole height as it is difficult to get a platform in) -the amount of holes -noise -dust -The position the drill is held at (often just at shoulder as the operator feels he can get purchase -Can the drill be set on a rig rather than operator holding? -Wet or dry (dust vaccuumed or water damped) - Can holes be preformed in concrete by suppliers? -two person operation due to weight of kit carried? -Third party noise/dust/vibration issues -Buried services in walls -equipment condition (blunt bits, bent shafts etc can increse risks -slip clutch drill operation to prevent broken wrists -the work at height equipment used (operator plus kit can be upwards of 120kg, some platforms offered by reputable hire companies are rated at 100kg!!) Thats a basic list from previous experience. You need to see and understand the operation, talk to the operators, take pictures in your specific industry and understand the associated risks. Good Luck TW