Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                     SWMS: 08 – Portable Power Tools
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                 H                    Controls / Work Methods                       Responsible
                                                                                                                                                                      Residual Risk
          Job Steps                   Potential Hazards       L      C     R     O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer     Person/s for
                                                                                 C                             5. Admin 6. PPE                    Monitor & Review    L     C         R
                                                                                          A suitable fire extinguisher is to be located in the
                                                                                           immediate vicinity of the work where combustible
                                                                                           materials are identified.
                                                              A      3     E     5        Adopt sound manual task practices whilst using         Competent           D     3     M
                                  Manual task hazards
                                                                          20               portable power tools in accordance with SWMS-04        Operator                        9
                                                                                           – Manual Tasks.
                                                              B      4     E     5        Grinders are to be used in accordance with             Competent           D     4     H
Using grinders                    Contact with or
                                                                          21               manufacturer’s requirements.                           Operator                        14
                                  entanglement in moving
                                                                                 5        Always operate grinder with two (2) hands.
                                  parts
                                                                                 4
                                                                                          Ensure all guarding is in place and inspect grinder
                                                                                           prior to use.
                                                                                 5        The grinder is to be allowed to stop moving before
                                                                                           being placed on the ground or work surface.
                                                                                          Disconnect the grinder prior to changing discs, or
                                                                                           undertaking other general maintenance procedures.
                                                                                3         Maintain a safe distance from moving disc when
                                                                                           operating grinder.

                                                                                5         Do not wear jewellery and ensure loose clothing
                                                                                           and long hair is secured to protect against
                                                                                1          entanglement.
                                                              B      4     E     5        Ensure correct rated disc (in accordance with          Competent           D     4     H
                                  Exploding disc /
                                                                          21               manufacturer recommendations) is used to cut the       Operator                        14
                                  projectiles
                                                                                           particular type of material.
                                                                                          Ensure that a grinding disc is used for grinding and
                                                                                5          a cutting disc for cutting with the correct securing
                                                                                           attachments and guards.
                                                                                5
                                                                                          Multi-cutter discs are not to be used on grinders.
                                                                                6
                                                                                          Safety glasses and/or face shield to be worn.


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Approved by:    Jamie Gilbert                                                            VERSION 6 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                        Position: National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                                  Page 63
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