Name: Pedestal Grinder SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JNN53Z21C5VPSMQRX3AV
Price: 96.80 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, preparing and using a pedestal grinder, including wheel inspection, mounting and dressing. It supports work planning and risk management for rotating parts, wheel failure, sparks, dust, noise and hot workpieces.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan the task and control access
Prepare the grinding area
Inspect the grinder before use
Inspect, mount and test-run grinding wheels
Set dust and noise controls
Start the grinder safely
Grind workpieces
Dress the grinding wheel
Manage interruptions, faults and unauthorised use
Clean, maintain and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using a pedestal grinder.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Plan task and consult	Incorrect wheel selection Untrained operator Uncontrolled bystander access Incompatible workpiece
Prepare work area	Slip and trip hazards Fire from sparks Bystander struck by particles Inadequate lighting
Inspect grinder before use	Wheel burst Contact with rotating wheel Electric shock Unexpected start-up Guard failure
Inspect and mount wheel	Wheel burst Wheel overspeed Crush from wheel handling Exposure to stored energy Incorrect wheel fitment
Test run new wheel	Wheel burst Flying fragments Vibration from imbalance Unexpected movement
Set dust and noise controls	Respirable dust Metal particles Hearing damage Airborne contaminants
Start grinder safely	Wheel burst Entanglement Flying particles Unexpected start-up
Grind workpiece	Contact with rotating wheel Workpiece ejection Wheel burst Flying sparks Burns from hot workpiece Hand injury
Dress grinding wheel	Flying abrasive fragments Contact with rotating wheel Wheel damage Dust exposure
Manage interruptions and faults	Unexpected restart Wheel failure Electric shock Unauthorised use
Clean work area	Cuts from swarf Respirable dust Slip and trip hazards Burns from hot workpieces
Complete maintenance and sign-off	Stored electrical energy Incorrect reassembly Unauthorised modification Future equipment failure

Need to add specific site requirements?

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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, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, maintain guarding, control airborne contaminants and noise, provide information, training, instruction and supervision, and consult workers.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance on guarding, preventing unauthorised interference, proper use, inspection and maintenance of plant.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — guidance on applying the hierarchy of controls and reviewing controls.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work — guidance on noise assessment and hearing-risk controls.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance where coolants, cleaners or hazardous dust-generating materials are used.
AS 1788, Abrasive wheels — selection, storage, handling, mounting, guarding and use guidance.
AS 4024.1 series, Safety of machinery — general principles and guarding guidance.
AS/NZS 1337.1, Personal eye-protection — eye and face protection.
AS/NZS 1270, Acoustics — hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716, Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment and respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 2210.3, Personal protective equipment — safety footwear.

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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