Pedestal Grinders Risk Assessment

PEDESTAL GRINDERS RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE PEDESTAL GRINDERS

RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

WORK SITE

PEDESTAL GRINDERS

31/08/2019

001

DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

ITEM TAG NUMBER

COLPG001

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

OVERALL RISK

ELECTROCUTION AND ENTRAPMENT

N

OPERATORS

3

5

H

2

MOUNTING / REPLACING / DRESSING GRINDING WHEELS

WHEEL BREAK UP CAUSING MULTIPLE BODILY INJURIES

N

OPERATORS

3

4

M

3

GRINDING OPERATIONS, CUTTING METAL

CONTACT WITH MOVING GRINDING WHEEL LEADING TO POSSIBLE CUTS, AMPUTATION, ENTRAPMENT. GRINDING PARTICLES FLYING FROM THE MACHINE LEADING TO EYE OR HAND OR BODY INJURIES AND BURNS WORK PIECE BECOMING HOT AND CAUSING BURNS

N

OPERATORS

3

5

HAZARD

H

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

CARRY OUT PRE-USE CHECKS BEFORE START UP REPORT ANY DEFECTS TO MANAGEMENT ASAP ENSURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE NOT EXPOSED ENSURE ALL MOVING PARTS ARE COVERED OR GUARDED CHECK THE OPERATION AND CONDITION OF GUARDS DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF DEFECTS ARE IDENTIFIED ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE PERMITTED TO REPLACE AND MOUNT GRINDING WHEELS ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO USE THE PEDESTAL 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

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

RESIDUAL RISK

SEVERITY

PRE-USE INSPECTION AND SWITCH ON

TASK

SEVERITY

LIKELIHOOD

1

No.

RESIDUAL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

EXIST

1

5

L

STAFF TO UNDERTAKE ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING STAFF TO UNDERTAKE ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING

2

4

M

2

4

M

EXPOSURE TO COOLANTS CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION OR SKIN DISEASE

N

OPERATORS, OTHER STAFF

3

3

M

5

WHEEL DRESSING

DUST FROM GRINDING PROCESS LEADING TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS

N

OPERATORS

3

4

M

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS

3

4

M

HAZARD

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

RESIDUAL RISK

OVERALL RISK

USE OF COOLANTS

TASK

SEVERITY

SEVERITY

4

No.

RESIDUAL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

LIKELIHOOD

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

PPE – OPERATOR TO USE BARRIER CREAMS AND WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES TO MINIMISE SKIN CONTACT SPILL KITS TO BE AVAILABLE ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO DRESS THE PEDESTAL GRINDERS. PPE – WEAR SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES AND FULL FACE VISOR, PP3 DUST MASK, CUT RESISTANT GLOVES, OVERALLS AND SAFETY BOOTS. LOOSE FITTING GLOVES MUST NOT BE WORN

COSHH ASSESSMENTS FOR COOLANTS REQUIRED

2`

3

M

EXIST

1

4

L

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

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

WORK PIECE WITH SHARP EDGES CAUSING CUTS

GRINDING PARTICLES FLYING FROM THE MACHINE LEADING TO EYE, HAND AND BODY INJURIES 6

MOVING AROUND THE WORK AREA

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS IMPACT INJURIES

SEVERITY

OVERALL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

RESIDUAL RISK

RESIDUAL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

7.

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

8

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE

SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS

3

5

H

NO OPERATOR TO UNDERTAKE ANY ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE IS RESTRICTED TO PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ONLY. ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT, AUTHORISED PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES LOCKING OFF PROCEDURES – LOCKOUTS AND ISOLATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY GOOD STANDARDS OF HOUSEKEEPING TO BE ADOPTED TO AVOID SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS DISPOSE OF ANY WASTE INTO THE CORRECT CONTAINERS / SKIPS.

EXIST

1

5

L

No.

TASK

HAZARD

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

PEDESTAL GRINDERS

31/08/2019

001

LOCATION

DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

1.

INTRODUCTION

This SOP covers the Pedestal Grinders located in the factory 2.

OPERATOR

Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate the pedestal grinders.

Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix.

3.

PRE-STARTUP SAFETY CHECKS

Before starting work on the machine carry out the safety checks to ensure that the Pedestal Grinder is in safe working order. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Before using the Pedestal 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 that ear defenders are worn in the vicinity of noisy machinery.

If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management.

5.

PEDESTAL GRINDER OPERATION

Only trained, competent and authorised persons are able to use the pedestal grinders, including replacing and mounting and dressing grinding wheels.

Ensure sufficient gap between wheel and hands when holding the work piece.

Inspect the work piece to check for sharp edges Use coolant on work piece to reduce heat conduction When using coolants, use barrier creams and wear chemical resistant gloves to minimise skin contact Use good housekeeping procedures and ensure spills are cleaned up ASAP. Spill kits to be available After use return all tools, parts components etc to the correct location for storage Ensure the work area is free from obstructions 6.

PEDESTAL GRINDER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

No operator to undertake any electrical / mechanical maintenance procedure.

Only trained, competent, authorised personnel to carry out maintenance activities.

Operator maintenance is restricted to preventative maintenance Locking off procedures – lock-outs and isolation to be undertaken by authorised personnel only Good standards of housekeeping to be adopted to avoid slips, trips, falls Ensure the machine is stopped before removing swarf.

Tools e.g. rakes / hooks must be used to remove swarf. Never remove swarf by hand Dispose of any waste into the correct containers / skips.

Ensure the appropriate PPE is worn i.e. safety glasses and cut resistant gloves.

7.

REFERENCES

Pedestal Grinders Risk Assessment