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Grinding Machine Safety Operating Procedure

This document provides a safe work procedure for using a bench grinder. It outlines required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, sturdy footwear, protective clothing, and hearing protection. It describes pre-operational checks of the machine and guards. Specific do's and don'ts are listed, such as checking for cracks in wheels and not holding small objects by hand. Operational safety checks are also described, like standing to the side when starting up and slowly moving the workpiece. Potential hazards involving hot metal, sparks, noise and getting caught in moving parts are identified.

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Grinding Machine Safety Operating Procedure

This document provides a safe work procedure for using a bench grinder. It outlines required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, sturdy footwear, protective clothing, and hearing protection. It describes pre-operational checks of the machine and guards. Specific do's and don'ts are listed, such as checking for cracks in wheels and not holding small objects by hand. Operational safety checks are also described, like standing to the side when starting up and slowly moving the workpiece. Potential hazards involving hot metal, sparks, noise and getting caught in moving parts are identified.

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(Your Business Name Here) – Safe Work Procedure

BENCH GRINDER
DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed
in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


Safety glasses must be worn at Long and loose hair must be Hearing protection must be
all times in work areas. contained. used.

Sturdy footwear must be worn Close fitting/protective Rings and jewellery must not
at all times in work areas. clothing must be worn. be worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS DON’T


 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine  Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report any
operations and controls suspect machinery.

 Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional.  Do not hold workpiece with gloves, cloth, apron or
Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty. pliers.

 Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no  Do not grind non-ferrous metals.


slip/trip hazards are present.
 Do not grind on the side of the wheel.
 Ensure the wheels do not touch the work rest and
that the gap between wheel and rest is no greater  Do not hold small objects by hand.
than 1.5mm.
 Never leave the machine running unattended.
 Check that the wheels are running true and are not
glazed or loaded.  Do not bend down near the machine while it is
running.
 Check for cracks in the wheel and report any you  Never force the workpiece against a wheel.
find.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


 Stand to the side of the wheels when starting up.
 Let the wheels gain maximum speed before starting
to grind.

 Only one person may operate this machine at any


one time.

 Slowly move the workpiece across the face of the


wheel in a uniform manner.

ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP


 Switch off the machine when work completed.
 Clean up and absorb any coolant spills immediately.
 Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES
 Hot metal.
 Sparks.
 Noise. Sharp edges and burrs.
 Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine
parts.
 Wheels ‘run on’ after switching off. This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards
associated with this equipment and should be used in
 Eye injuries. conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide
to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to
users prior to equipment use.
This information is based on material published by the
South Australian Department of Education and Children’s
Services.

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