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    Hasmate Example Safe Operating Procedure Bench Grinder

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    This document provides safety procedures for operating a bench grinder. It details potential hazards, required personal protective equipment, operational checks, safe operating procedures, and a test to check grinding wheels for cracks.

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    This document provides safety procedures for operating a bench grinder. It details potential hazards, required personal protective equipment, operational checks, safe operating procedures, and a test to check grinding wheels for cracks.

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    SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE

    BENCH GRINDER
    TRAINING LEVEL ONE
    Health and safety

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


    The following PPE is to be worn when using this machine/equipment

    POTENTIAL RISKS/HAZARDS AND HARM


    1. Rest plate not adjusted to the correct angle • Potential pinch point leading to injury and
    or not used. damage to the equipment and material being
    used.
    2. Gap between rest plate and grinding wheel • Injury or laceration to fingers being trapped in
    is greater than 4mm wide. a pinch point
    3. The external wheel guards are not in place. • Hand, fingers or body injury.
    Kickbacks or jambs
    4. The grinding wheel chips or disintegrating. • Inadequate light for the grinding or buffing.

    5. Long hair or loose clothing caught up in the • Scalping or body injury.


    grinding wheel.
    6. Eye protection not worn. • Potential eye face or body injury. (See safety
    instruction re wire brush

    LOCK OUT AND ISOLATION PROCEDURES When cleaning, repairing, maintaining, or changing
    parts of any machinery always follow the company’s lockout and isolation procedure, prior to
    undertaking the cleaning etc. There are no exceptions to this company rule.

    MACHINERY INFORMATION
    ADJUSTABLE SAFETY
    WIRE BRUSH SCREENS
    (OPTIONAL) (WHERE FITTED)

    TOOL REST TO
    BE NO MORE
    THAN 4MM FROM
    GRINDING SIDE
    WHEEL OR GUARD
    BRUSH

    ON /OFF TOOL
    SWITCH REST

    © Hasmate 08/16 SOP Bench Grinder


    TRAINING LEVEL TWO
    PRE OPERATIONAL CHECKS
    Check the grinding wheel on a regular basis for:-
     The safety glasses and full face shield are available
     The On/Off switch is working properly.
     The electrical certification tag is current
     The safety guards are in place and securely fastened.
     General for wear and tear.
     Check the grinding wheel for cracks and chips.
     Check the rotation of the spindle for true even revolving of the wheel by spinning
    the wheel by hand.
     The adjustable safety glass is in place and can be seen through.
     The correct safety signage is in place
     The gap between the rest plate and the grinding wheel is no more than 4mm.
     Guards are in place and secured.

    AFE OPESAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE


    1 This machine is only to be used by trained and authorised employees.

    2 Always check the grinding wheel for damage and the correct adjustment of the grinding
    platform prior to switching on the bench grinder. If the grinding wheel is damaged
    complete a Yellow Card and notify the manager
    3 • When using a wire brush wheel always wear the safety goggles and the safety visor.
    • Make sure that no other person is in the immediate work area because if a wire
    snaps and fly’s off it may harm you or others.
    4 When starting the grinder stand to one side and then allow it to reach full speed before
    you start grinding. Do not use a wheel that vibrates. Immediately stop the work and
    check it.
    5 Always grind on the face of the wheel and at the correct angle so you can see the
    grinding face.
    Move the object being ground back and forth across the grinding wheel or you will make
    a grove in the wheel.
    6 If the work is small, use vice grip or custom tool /material holder.
    Do not touch the work until it is cooled
    7 If grinding steel, use a water bath to prevent the steel from over heating and weakening
    the steel or tool.
    8 When finished keep the clean work area clean for others to use.
    9 If maintenance is required, the grinder is to be electrically isolated/locked out.

    TRAINING LEVEL THREE

    THE RING TEST FOR THE GRINDING WHEEL


    1. Isolate the power and remove the grinding wheel and suspend it on a non-metallic dowel.
    2. Gently tap the grinding wheel with the handle of a screw driver,
    3. If it produces a ringing tone there are no cracks.
    4. If it produces a dead or dull sound there are cracks
    5. Discard and replace the grinding wheel if it is cracked, chipped or badly worn. Make sure
    you replace the right grinding wheel for the speed of the machine.
    6. Refit all the guards correctly and ensure they are secure.
    7. Before re-using the bench grinder run the wheel for 10-20 seconds at full speed to check
    that the wheel is correctly fitted, balanced, and free from wobble.

    NOTE: The wheel dressing to true or balancing wheels should only be done by an
    authorised, trained and experienced operator that has the correct dressing tools.
    © Hasmate 08/16 SOP Bench Grinder

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