Risk Assessment of Grinding

Location: Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.:

       
STEP-3 STEP-4
STEP-1 STEP-2 ACTIONS &
RISK RATING RESIDUAL RISKS
Additional Control Measure IMPLEMENTATION
S What are you already doing (Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
N

Probability

Probability
( List all the Control measure What further action, if any, is necessary, if so Action Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be at
Hazard already in place) what Action is to be taken by whom and by by By Done

(P)
(P)

(S)

(S)
risks
when? Whom When

Staff will wear sensible shoes

Objects being cut falling Staff, public (preferably steel toe-capped) 1 2 2
1 3 4 12

All sharp edges will be removed

with grinder after immediate cut
Sharp Object/material Staff, public then filled to smooth finish 2 1 2
2 3 3 9
before handling

Staff fully trained in safe use and

Machinery/Equipment
3   3
Electric hand tool
4 Electric shock
handling. The equipment will be
checked before each use to
ensure that there are no defects
in the cable, casing, plug or
2 6 1 1 1
cutting head.
Operator will ensure that there is
plenty of room to move
comfortably around the material
being worked on.
Staff 2 4 8 Power supply to be disconnected 2 1 2
when changing any grinding
attachments or discs. The
equipment will be checked

1

4 Sight/Vibration/Noise/Dust
Risk Rating Matrix
before each use to ensure that
there are no defects in the cable,
casing, plug or cutting head.
Power cable will be kept clear of
the moving parts at all times.
Suitable gloves, goggles, ear
defenders and dust mask will be
worn when using the
equipment. Work to be of short
Staff 3 3 9 1 2 2
duration and if extended regular
breaks with finger exercises used
to help regulate blood supply in
the fingers
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