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