Safety Levels

TAP lab safety level: 

Extreme risk

These tools carry a high risk of injury and/or damage if used incorrectly and require some time to learn to use them proficiently.

  • Read the safety and training procedure specific to this equipment

Licence required for use

Read the safety and training procedure specific to this equipment.

TAP lab safety level:

High Risk

These tools carry a high risk of injury and/or damage if used incorrectly and may be challenging to learn.

  • Read the Safety card
  • Receive induction from a trainer
  • Supervision required until approved to operate independently

Licence required for use

Trainers will either give a restricted licence then a full licence or if you are sufficiently competent you could get a full licence straight away.

TAP lab safety level: 

Moderate risk

These tools have a moderate risk of injury and/or damage and are moderately easy to learn.

  • Read the safety card
  • Receive induction from a trainer

Licence required for use

Full licence given once induction is complete.

TAP lab safety level: 

Low risk

These tools are generally low risk when used correctly, easy to learn and commonly available.

  • Read the safety card

Licence NOT required for use

Operate the tool in accordance with the safety card.