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Bordertown Pumps and Refrigeration 22 Milne St

BORDERTOWN SA 5268 Phone 08 8752 1959 Fax 08 8752 1181 Email: btpumps@lm.net.au

Safe Work Method Statement

Job Task: angle grinder RISK IDENTIFICATION & CONTROLS  

SWMS Created: 01/11/2013 Date of Last Review: June 2015 

Authorised By : Daniel Staude Date for Next Review: June 2016 

Personal Protective Equipment (where applicable):

Procedural step(s)  Possible 

Hazard(s) Safety Control(s) 

Check equipment  Electrocution Cuts and other injuries from blade / cutting wheel 

All electrical leads should be intact with no damage to insulation 

All outside sheathing properly secured by retaining rings on plugs, no internal wires showing 

All adjusting screws should be tight 

Prepare the work  Slips, trips, sprains and strains 

Check work is properly supported and wont slide or move 

Check cut will be clear of supports 

Check cut off will fall safely or will be supported 

Check electric cord will reach along the cut 

Check floor is clear of obstructions and debris 

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Prepare yourself  Noise dust inhalation or in eyes falling off‐cuts 

PPE as required; eye wear, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves 

Pick up grinder  Electrocution Cuts and other injuries from clade / cutting wheel 

Lead to be plugged in and power on   

Locate electric cord away from work, over right shoulder and away from area to be cut 

Position the grinder  Slips, trips  Place grinder on loose work 

Check cut can be completed without repositioning mid work 

Make the cut  Slips, trips  Press trigger – be prepared to counter any kick 

Place both hands on designated areas of tool to ensure maximum grip and control 

Complete cut  Slips, trips, cuts  Take finger off trigger as soon as grinder is no longer cutting 

Ensure the blade has stopped before resting the grinder 

Switch off power to tool, when not in use   

Overall risk rating: Significant RISK RATING GUIDE Consequence

Death Catastrophic Illness/Injury

Major Extensive Injuries

Moderate Medical treatment

required

Minor No injuries

Lik

elih

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Almost certain Occurred before/expected

H H S S

Likely Probably will occur

H S S S

Moderate May occur at some time

H S L L

Unlikely Unusual or rare situation

S L L L

High (H) – cease exposure immediately until protection, approved at senior management level, implemented.

Significant (S) – procedures alone may not be enough, senior management attention required.

Low (L) – may be managed by routine procedures, some risks in this category may be acceptable.

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SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS Qualifications or experience n/a

Training Angle grinder SWMS

Engineering details, certificates, WorkCover approvals n/a

Relevant codes of practice, legislation or standards Safe Work SA Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace Safe Work SA Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)

Plant/equipment n/a

Maintenance checks, site/workplace inspections n/a