Engineering Grinding Linishing and Abrasive Wheels Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, inspection, set-up, grinding and linishing activities involving abrasive wheels. It supports identifying hazards and managing risks throughout operation, adjustment, clean-up and incident response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan work and review materials before grinding or linishing
• Confirm worker competency, authorisation and supervision arrangements
• Inspect grinders, linishers, abrasive wheels, guards and electrical leads before use
• Set up the work area and secure the workpiece
• Carry out grinding and linishing operations
• Manage dust, fumes and other air contaminants
• Manage noise and vibration exposure
• Handle components and equipment using suitable work practices
• Isolate equipment before wheel changes, adjustments or maintenance
• Complete clean-up and respond to incidents or fire risks

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out engineering grinding, linishing and abrasive-wheel activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use