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ANGLE GRINDER CHECK LIST 4

PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT TITLE
OUTAGE MANAGER SITE MANAGER
DOCUMENT NUMBER DATE

PROPOSED WORK METHODOLOGY

WORK PARTY
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION

REVIEW OF PROPOSED PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
HAZARD CONTROL MEASURE CHECKED
Unidentified Job JHA to be carried out by staff detailing on the day
Specific hazards that could not be practically assessed prior to
Hazards attending site in addition to this CHECK LIST. All staff
to sign on to JHA accepting this form and the on the day
hazards and controls. JHA has been completed and
approved by the relevant personnel in accordance with
the JHA Procedure

Hydro Hazards- Project or Outage manager to notify work party of ALL

Lack of Hydro Tasmania Assets in area (including Protection
awareness of PLC, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Assets). Work party
local asset and to inspect and make safe
other
simultaneous
operations

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD
Wheels and In a dry and out of the weather location
discs for
grinders not Stored and arranged in a manner without
stored disturbing or damaging other wheels
appropriately System in place to issue older wheels first

Store person aware of the difference

between grinding and cutting wheels

Grinder speed is validated to be lower than

the maximum permissible speed (RPM) of
the disc on issue
Wheel / disc diameter is appropriate (not
oversized) for the grinding unit
The required PPE is prompted on issue of
grinders i.e. face shield and glasses, gloves
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD
etc
Faulty / unsafe 9 grinders are prohibited and are
equipment unavailable on site including contractors
The activation on switch on grinders
cannot be locked on
Grinders are of the soft start type model

Grinders are fitted with a dead man switch

Grinders are fitted with a quick stop feature

Handles and guarding are in place,

positioned appropriately and secure
Correct type of flange arrangement is used

No breaks or damage to the machines outer

body and all screws tight
Electrical Sheathing of flexible cord held securely at
hazards the tool

Flexible cord in good condition, free from

cuts or breaks, tested and tagged

Discs and wheels are issued for the type(s)

of material to be worked on

Extension leads where used are less than

20 metres in length and cable hooks are
used to elevate leads off the ground

Operators of Consideration of alternative cutting tools

Grinders must such as pneumatic, pipe cutters etc prior to
be able to defaulting to the use of a hand held grinder
demonstrate
the following Selection of the grinder is appropriate for
the task at hand

Inspection of the grinder and grinding /

cutting discs

Knowledge of set up and general safe use

of grinders? E.g. Selection, tightening discs,
speed, handling, PPE etc
CL 04 02 REVISION: 2 DATE: 24/11/2016
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OUTAGE MANAGER SITE MANAGER
DOCUMENT NUMBER DATE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD HAZARD
Operation of Minimum PPE of face shield and glasses /
grinder goggles, gloves. Loose clothing, hair
secured, jewellery removed
No flammables in the immediate work area.
Spark containment set up
Handle is used. Where handles need to be
removed there is a documented risk
assessment and job start completed and
alternative safety measures have been
implemented
Guarding is in place and properly aligned

Work piece is secured rigidly and firmly in

place

Well balanced stance

The grinder is a soft start type and allowed

to run up to full speed before application
to the job
Two hands used to control, move and work
the grinder
Keep the grinding disc at a 15 to 30 degree
angle to the work
The right amount of pressure or force is
used (not excessive to slow the grinder
down significantly)
At the completion of the task the grinder
has come to a complete stop before being
put down
Post use checks performed prior to
returning to the store. Any defects are
noted and communicated to the store
person

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SITE REGISTRATION (Note: Applies to all Work Parties and personnel working
on site)
REQUIREMENT CHECKED
Authority to Work issued
Visitors register sheet or emergency board being used. Site Map
issued (showing emergency assembly areas and fire equipment)
Hydro Tasmania Level 2 O H & S Induction complete
Hydro Tasmania Level 3 Site induction complete
S
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (COMPLIANT WITH AUSTRALIAN
STANDARDS)
CHECKE
REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT CHECKED REQUIREMENT CHECKED
D

CERTIFICATION
I have personally checked and verified all items on all pages of this check list
Project or Outage Manager
Signature Date
Name

I acknowledge and agree that all items are detailed on all pages of this check list. I
agree to ensure that all employees and sub-contractors engaged in this work will
fully comply with all control measures indicated
Manager of Work Party
Signature Date
Name

CL 04 02 REVISION: 2 DATE: 24/11/2016