SWMS #8 Angle grinders Safe Work Method Statement
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Safe Work Method Statement Title Using Angle Grinders SWMS No. 8
Authorized and email Signed by the (Managing Director / CEO / Partner /
Proprietor) on Date 14/11/16
Safe Work Procedure for the Work:- Yes Employees trained and familiar with GR Design and Construct Group S W P:- Yes No
Have employees signed off on any other Safe Work Method Statements relevant to this work:- Yes No (List Below)
Daniel Bayley, Ashley Morrison, David Smith, Steven Lee, Angus Cullenward, Stephen Bayley
MSMS Sheets applicable to 1 2
the work being undertaken 3 4
Issue Date: 14/09/2016 Last Revision Date: 14/09/2016 Revision No: 2 Prepared By: Stephen Bayley
Project Name: Various Section/Area: Various Project Manager: Various
Client: Various Distribution: Client OH&S Officer / Company Personnel
Likelihood / Probability - Risk Factors Consequence - Risk Factors Risk Assessment
Very Likely (V) Probably occur immediately or Fatality (F) May cause death or loss of facility Likelihood / Probability
within a short period of time Consequence V L U H
Likely (L) Probably occur in time Major (M) Severe injury or illness or major property damage Fatality H H H M
Unlikely (U) Could eventually happen Minor (M) Minor (usually reversible) injury or illness resulting Major (M) H H M M
in days off work or minor property damage
Highly Unlikely (H) Has potential to occur, but probably Negligible (N) Minor injury, possible first aid Minor (m) H M M L
never will occur
Remember to Consider Equipment / Plant / Environment / Worker Competency Negligible M M L L
Hierarchy of Control Hierarchy of Control
1 Elimination Can the work process, substances or plant creating the hazard be eliminated?
2 Substitution Can the work process, substance or plant be substituted for something safer?
3 Engineering Controls Means changing process, equipment or tools to minimise the hazard exposure.
4 Administration Controls Develop measures to ensure that the work is performed safely through safe work procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.
5 PPE Personal protective equipment is the last resort in responding to work place hazards and should be used only as an interim measure.
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Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Score List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the workers with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
task is performed by the worker
Working outdoors Personnel are exposed to M Suitable clothing, hats, glasses should be used to Supervisor
excessive ultra violet light reduce exposure Employee
without adequate All employees to apply SPF 30+ sunscreen at the
protection. beginning of the day and reapply every 2 hours
Manual handling Excessive manual handling M Use mechanical aids ie forklift Supervisor
could lead to muscular Lift with correct posture and do not try to lift something Employee
skeletal injury. too heavy
Request help when lifting heavy loads
Personal protective equipment Personal injuries H Hi visibility clothing Supervisor
required for this activity Safety footwear Employee
Safety helmet as required
Wide vision goggles or safety spectacles and a face
shield
Hearing protection
A hood for extra protection against particles rebounding
in a confined space
Gloves
Check equipment Electrical hazards H The angle grinder has been inspected and tagged by an Employee
electrician at the required three-monthly interval if it is
used for construction work, and at least once every
twelve months for other work
A safety switch or residual current device (RCD) is
always used
All electric leads should be intact with no damage to
insulation.
All outside sheathing properly secured by retaining rings
on plugs, no internal wires showing.
Check the disc for defects or damage
All adjusting screws should be tight.
Prepare the work Slips, trips, sprains & M Check work is properly supported and won’t slide or Employee
strains move.
Check cut will be clear of supports.
Prepare the work Slips, trips, sprains & M Check cut-off will fall safely or will be supported. Employee
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strains Check electric cord will reach along the cut.
Check floor is clear of obstructions and debris.
Work Method / Task Description Hazards Risk Control Measures Responsible Person
List the tasks required to perform the activity Against each task list the Hazards Risk List the Control measures required to eliminate or minimize the with responsibility for control
in the sequence in which they occur that could result in injury when the workers exposure to each identified hazard measure implementation
Score
task is performed by the worker
Prepare the work Slips, trips, sprains & M Operator position must be comfortable, no reaching or off Employee
strains balance.
Get assistance to add hold work if necessary.
Check dust will not go where it is not wanted.
Prepare a spot to put the grinder down after each cut.
Prepare yourself Noise, dust (eyes, inhaling), M Use P.P.E including eye and hearing protection, and safety Employee
falling off-cuts footwear.
Using the grinder Cuts & other injuries from H At this stage leads should be plugged in, power turned on Employee
blade/cutting wheel and P.P.E worn and ready to proceed.
Locate electric cord away from work, over the right
Sharp edges and burrs H shoulder and away from the area to be cut.
Check natural limits of movement to ensure cord is free
Wheels ‘run on’ after H and doesn’t restrict movement.
switching off
Eye injuries
Position the grinder Slips trips M Place grinder loose on work. Employee
Check your position so that the cut can be
completed without unnecessary repositioning of the feet &
without overreaching
Make the cut Slips trips H Press trigger – operator should be ready to counter any Employee
kick. When the grinder is switched on, both hands must be
Hot Metal H used on the designated areas of the tool to ensure
maximum grip and control of the grinder.
Entanglement H
At end of cut Slips, trips, sprains, strains H Take finger off trigger as soon as grinder is no longer Employee
& cuts cutting.
Ensure the blade has stopped before resting the grinder.
Switch off power to the grinder off when not in use.
Personnel Qualifications and Experience Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Construction OH&S induction (White Card) Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of work site for Supervisor to be appropriately trained, qualified and
Company OH&S induction hazards. competent in OH&S.
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Site specific induction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all Supervisor to be trained in risk identification risk
times on site. assessment and risk control
Tradesman and others trained and competent in All personnel to maintain tidy work area on site at all On the job skills training to be conducted by Supervisor to
the use of hand tools. times. personnel
Personnel Qualifications and Experience Personnel Duties and Responsibilities Training Required to Complete Work
Barricading to be used as appropriate to protect others
from grinding operations.
Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkSafe Approvals / Australian Standards Referenced – Guidance Notes / Regulations / Legislation
AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 & all OH&S Acts within other States
AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 & all OH&S Regulations within
AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective other States
devices
AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 2161.2:1998 Occupational protective gloves – General requirements
AS 1470 Health and Safety at Work – Principles and Practices
AS/NZS 3760 In-Service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Plant / Equipment Maintenance Checks
Grinders to be inspected prior to use for damage etc.
Ensue the grinder has a current electrical test and tag attached
Responsible Person (Supervisor Foreman) Name: Various
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The persons (employees, subcontractors and others) that have signed below:
1. been involved in the hazard/risk assessment and the determination of the hazard/risk controls applicable to their tasks, duties and responsibilities
2. had all hazards and risk controls have been communicated to them
3. and are fully aware of and understand the hazards/risks and safety risk controls and rules required
4. agreed to all the hazard/risk controls
5. agreed to and understand their Duty of Care to themselves and others
6. agreed that they are the person responsible for site supervision of the work, inspecting and approving work areas, work methods, compliance with SWMS, protective measures, plant, equipment and power tools.
Print name clearly date a sign here:
If any unforeseen circumstances should arise and 100% compliance with this Safe Work Method Statement is not possible work is to cease until
the Safe Work Method Statement is reviewed.
Note: All personal must be inducted into the above Safe Work Method Statement via a toolbox meeting with their acknowledgment signatures of
being inducted on it; prior to work commencing.
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