Name: Grinder SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKKXFTW0RYBA4MNN738DDB
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers preparation, operation and close-out for handheld and fixed grinding work, including abrasive wheels, discs, wire wheels and brushes. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing rotating parts, wheel failure, sparks, dust, noise, vibration and equipment faults.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the task and prepare the work area
Inspect the grinder and power supply
Select suitable abrasive wheels or discs
Mount accessories and adjust guards
Secure the workpiece and position the operator
Start the grinder and verify operation
Perform handheld grinding and cutting
Use fixed grinding machines
Dress wheels and manage feeds
Operate wire wheels and brushes
Manage dust, noise and vibration
Respond to faults, clean up and sign off

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out grinding or cutting work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review task and work area	Incorrect grinder selection Flammable materials Unauthorised access Hazardous coatings Poor housekeeping
Inspect grinder and power supply	Electric shock Damaged guard Wheel failure Unexpected start-up Trip hazards
Select abrasive wheel or disc	Disc burst Incorrect accessory Wire ejection Kickback Dust exposure
Mount wheel and adjust guards	Wheel disintegration Entanglement Contact with rotating parts Ejected fragments Unexpected energisation
Secure workpiece and position operator	Workpiece ejection Kickback Hand contact Awkward posture Sparks to bystanders
Start grinder and verify operation	Wheel burst on start-up Unexpected movement Flying fragments Noise exposure Dust release
Perform handheld grinding and cutting	Kickback from disc bind Disc shatter Burns from sparks Laceration Silica or metal dust Hand-arm vibration
Use fixed grinding machines	Entanglement in spindle Crush from feeds Wheel burst Ejected workpiece Coolant exposure Unexpected movement
Dress wheels and manage feeds	Wheel fracture during dressing Contact with rotating wheel Excessive feed force Ejected dressing tool Dust and noise
Operate wire wheels and brushes	Ejected wire fragments Entanglement Kickback Lacerations Dust from coatings
Manage dust, noise and vibration	Respirable dust Metal fume Hearing loss Hand-arm vibration Heat stress
Respond to faults and emergencies	Uncontrolled rotating wheel Fire from sparks Electric shock Injury from fragments Unexpected restart
Clean up and sign off	Sharp swarf Hot workpieces Residual fire Trips from leads Environmental contamination

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Safe Work Australia, Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: guidance on guarding against ejected material, broken abrasive wheels, moving parts and abrasion hazards.
Safe Work Australia, Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: manage noise using the hierarchy of controls and prevent exposure above LAeq,8h 85 dB(A) or LC,peak 140 dB(C); angle grinders can generate approximately 97–110 dB(A).
Safe Work Australia, Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace Code of Practice: guidance on inspecting electrical equipment, RCD protection and isolation before maintenance.
Safe Work Australia, How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: identify hazards, eliminate risks where reasonably practicable, apply the hierarchy of controls and review controls.
Safe Work Australia, Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: guidance for forceful, repetitive and awkward grinding tasks.
Applicable adopted Code of Practice for Construction Work where grinding forms part of construction work; model Codes are guidance unless adopted in the relevant jurisdiction.
AS 1788, Abrasive wheels: safety requirements for use; use the current edition and manufacturer instructions for selection, mounting, guarding and operation.
AS/NZS 1337.1, Personal eye protection for occupational applications; AS/NZS 1270, Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 3760, in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

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