Grinder Safe Work Method Statement  E-mail this product to a friend

The Grinder Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 13 page procedure.  This SWMS covers general aspects associated with hand-held grinders.

The Grinder Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Grinder Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Grinder SWMS includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-operational Inspection
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• References

Product Details:

• 13 Page procedure
• Written by ex WHS inspectors
• Referenced
• Risk ratings before and after control measures
• MS Word format NOT PDF
• Task specific and site specific details easy to add
• Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
• Employee sign off section
• Instant download delivery

Related items:

• Manual Handling (Lifting)
• LOTO - Lock Out Tag Out
• Confined Spaces
• Power Tools

Pre-operational Inspection:

Inspect grinder. Ensure:

• Discs free of damage / wear, not damp or been dropped, correct for job
• Guards in place:
• Cover half of disc between operator and disc
• Secured adequately
• Resist bending / twisting
• Controls operate smoothly
• Flanges, nuts are not worn, damaged or missing
• Auxiliary handle:
  • Present
  • Secured
  • Adjusted correctly for operator
• Body casing is undamaged
• Vents clean
• Dead-man or cut-off switch in place
• Brush caps intact and secured
• Discs labelled (RPM and type)
• Controls cannot be locked into "on" position
• No excessive vibration

Ensure all electrical leads and equipment are
Undamaged (inspect entire length of lead and plug)
Tested and Tagged
Safety switches (RCD's) used
Not placed in area where they pose tripping hazard or could be run over

If grinder is damaged or unsuitable for the task, do not use. Take out of service immediately and apply LOTE (Lock-Out / Tag-Out) procedures.

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