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Tsa-003 (Grinding)
Tsa-003 (Grinding)
Tsa-003 (Grinding)
COSHH Assessment
N/A PTW Ref. No. N/A
Ref. No
Emergency
Assembly Point
Contact No
Adjacent Work Hazards Extreme Weather Excessive Noise
Stop Work Conditions
(if any, work shall stop& re- Change in Work Conditions Fires & Explosions Excessive Dust
assessed)
Pollutant Spills/Releases Unusual Odors Evacuation Alarm
SECTION B: TASK PLANNING – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROLS
Task Steps Potential Hazards Mitigation Controls
Grinding
1. Ergonomic Whole body vibration Reduce exposure time
Rotation of person
Use new machine and new technology to
minimize exposure
Pre check of machine and routine
maintenance.
Maintain a good posture or work.
Avoid leaning, bending and twisting of
body
2. Rail grinding Dust Vacuum removing and storing dust generated
by grinding
Proper use of Dust mask
Trained and authorized worker engaged in
the activity
3. Environmental effect Exposure to high Suitable tools for holding and moving hot
temperature, dust , work pieces are provided to prevent burns
flames, fumes and fires.
Suitable shields and goggles are supplied to
give eye protection.
Gloves, overalls and aprons are provided to
give skin protection against burns from hot
surfaces, flames, sparks.
Restrict access to the hot work area.
Combustible materials are kept to a
Minimum to minimize the risk of fire and
trip hazards.
Keep fire extinguishers stand by.
Work rest schedule to reduce stress peaks
Cold water to be added with oral rehydration
ARCHIRODON GROUP NV
Integrated Management System Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Rev.
Issued For General Use
FORM Reference No. HSE-PRO-03-F03 0.0
Task Safety Analysis (TSA) Serial No.
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salt (ORS).
Heat shield or barriers
Use of PPE’s.
5. Equipment maintenance Slips, trips, fall. Slips trips and falls are reduced by
Body injury maintaining a high standard of housekeeping,
keeping work area free of obstructions and
spillage/s
Storage and work areas are kept separate.
Storage areas are delineated by floor
markings and segregated by barriers
Use of PPE’s at all times.
Always store the Rail Grinder in a clean dry
space, safe from damage or pilferage
Always keep critical tool markings such as
warning stickers and tags legible
Rail Grinder / Engine repairs and/or service
work must only be performed by MEC or
certified and authorised dealer
Rotation of man power to avoid back pain
Do not use the Rail Grinder for applications for
which it is not intended
6. Rail grinding/ fumes and hot Fire Housekeeping in the area at grinding
Eye irritation operations to be maintained to a high level.
spark
All combustible materials should be removed
or protected.
Person involved in grinding work should use
eye and face protection equipment i.e. face
shield and safety glass.
Fire extinguisher shall be provided to fight
with fire if required
ARCHIRODON GROUP NV
Integrated Management System Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Rev.
Issued For General Use
FORM Reference No. HSE-PRO-03-F03 0.0
Task Safety Analysis (TSA) Serial No.
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