HAND-HELD GRINDERS RISK ASSESSMENT
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RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
WORK SITE
HAND-HELD GRINDERS
31/08/2019
001
DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
ITEM TAG NUMBER
COLHHG001 COLHHG002
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD OF HARM 1 VERY UNLIKELY
2 UNLIKELY
3 – 50% LIKELIHOOD
4 - LIKELY
5 - VERY LIKELY / CERTAINTY
1 - MINOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
2 - MODERATE INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
3 - “7 DAY INJURY” OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
4 - MAJOR INJURY OR ILLNESS
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
5 - FATALITY
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
SEVERITY
RISK RATING
ACTION TO FOLLOW
LOW
ENSURE CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE ARE MAINTAINED.
MEDIUM
IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES RECOMMENDED
HIGH
STOP OR RESTRICT ACTIVITY AND MAKE IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES IMMEDIATELY
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
RESIDUAL RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
WHO/WHAT IS AT RISK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
1
REPLACING GRINDING WHEELS
WHEEL BREAK UP CAUSING MULTIPLE BODILY INJURIES
N
OPERATORS
3
4
M
ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE PERMITTED TO REPLACE GRINDING WHEELS
STAFF TO UNDERTAKE ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING
2
4
M
2
GRINDING OPERATIONS, CUTTING METAL
CONTACT WITH MOVING GRINDING WHEEL OR GRINDING WHEEL BURSTING LEADING TO POSSIBLE CUTS, AMPUTATION. GRINDING PARTICLES FLYING FROM THE MACHINE LEADING TO EYE OR HAND OR BODY INJURIES AND BURNS WORK PIECE BECOMING HOT AND CAUSING BURNS WORK PIECE WITH SHARP EDGES CAUSING CUTS
N
OPERATORS
3
4
M
ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO USE THE HAND-HELD GRINDERS. ENSURE SUFFICIENT GAP BETWEEN WHEEL AND HANDS WHEN HOLDING THE WORK PIECE. USE COOLANT ON WORK PIECE TO REDUCE HEAT CONDUCTION PPE – WEAR LEATHER GRADE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. OPERATOR TO INSPECT WORK PIECE TO CHECK FOR SHARP EDGES
STAFF TO UNDERTAKE ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING
2
4
M
3.
ELECTRICITY
ELECTROCUTION
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
2
5
H
HAND-HELD GRINDERS HAVE BEEN PAT TESTED. RCDS ARE BUILT INTO THE CIRCUIT. ISOLATORS ARE AVAILABLE TO SHUT OFF POWER SOURCES.
EXIST
1
5
L
No.
TASK
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
SEVERITY
OVERALL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
RESIDUAL RISK
RESIDUAL RISK
LIKELIHOOD
WHO/WHAT IS AT RISK
CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)
OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)
4.
NOISE
HEARING LOSS OR DAMAGE
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
4
3
M
EAR DEFENDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE
AN OCCUPATIONAL NOISE SURVEY IS REQUIRED IN THE WORKSHOP
3
3
M
5.
VIBRATION
HAND / ARM VIBRATION
N
OPERATORS
4
3
M
STAFF SHOULD NOT USE HAND GRINDERS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND ARE ABLE TO TAKE BREAKS
VIBRATION ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF HAND-HELD WORK EQUIPMENT
3
3
M
5.
MOVING AROUND THE WORK AREA
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS IMPACT INJURIES
N
OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS
3
4
M
USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES ENSURE SPILLS ARE CLEANED UP ASAP AFTER USE RETURN ALL TOOLS, PARTS COMPONENTS ETC TO THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR STORAGE ENSURE THE WORK AREA IS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS PPE – ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FACTORY AREA TO WEAR SAFETY FOOTWEAR
EXIST
1
4
L
No.
TASK
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES
CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
DATE
REVISION NUMBER
HAND-HELD GRINDERS
31/08/2019
001
LOCATION
DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS
1.
INTRODUCTION
This SOP covers the hand-held grinders located in the factory 2.
OPERATOR
Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate the hand-held grinders. Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix. 3.
PRE-STARTUP SAFETY CHECKS
Before starting work with grinders carry out the safety checks to ensure that the hand-held grinder is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Before using the hand-held grinder make yourself aware of the contents of the general risk assessment on display at the machine and comply with the requirements. Ensure that you have the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. safety glasses / goggles, full face visor, safety footwear, overall, cut resistant gloves, PPE dust masks etc. It is recommended ear defenders are worn in the vicinity of noisy machinery. If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management. 5.
HAND-HELD GRINDER OPERATION
Only trained, competent and authorised persons are able to use the hand-held grinders, including replacing grinding wheels. Ensure sufficient gap between wheel and hands when holding the work piece. Inspect the work piece to check for sharp edges After use return all tools, parts components etc to the correct location for storage Ensure the work area is free from obstructions 6.
REFERENCES
Hand-Held Grinders Risk Assessment