HAZARDS AND EFFECTS MANAGEMENT PROCESS (HEMP)

USE OF GRINDING MACHINE

CONSEQUENC

CONSEQUENC
PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)

RATING
(FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Improper machine  Health 2 C M  Adequate work space for machine operation 1 C L  Medical Aid
setting / posture /ergonomic considerations.
 Upper limbs  The grinding wheels shall be of correct size to fit
disorder with the machine - wheel rating (RPM) shall be
 M.S. Disorder at least more than the no-load RPM of the
 Noise machine.
 Proper tightening of wheel - the grinding wheel
shall have correct sized hole to fit snugly on the
spindle without any slack or applying force.
 Inspection of wheel setting, prior to use.
 Noise measurements and use of suitable hearing
protection.
 Machine shall be secured firmly to avoid
vibrations & kickbacks.
 Periodic rest breaks / stretch-outs.
 Safety 3 C M  Adequate work space to be provided for safe 1 C L  Emergency
operation / manoeuvre. response
 Tool damage  The grinding wheels shall be of correct size to fit
 Injury to persons with the machine - wheel rating (RPM) shall be
at least more than the no-load RPM of the
machine.
 Proper tightening of wheel - the grinding wheel
shall have correct sized hole to fit snugly on the
spindle without any slack or applying force.
 Use of correct size spacer washers
 Inspection of wheel setting, prior to use.
 The machine shall be operated in right speed to
suit the specific application.
 Machine shall be secured firmly to avoid
vibrations & kickbacks.

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USE OF GRINDING MACHINE

CONSEQUENC

CONSEQUENC
PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)

RATING
(FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Grinding wheels shall be covered with a solid

guard over that part of the circumference not
used for grinding, in order to protect personnel in
case of wheel breakage. Also an adjustable
guard shall be set over the unusable area of
wheel.
 Switch off the machine and remove plugs from
the socket before changing / adjusting / replacing
the grinding wheel.
 All machine controls, grinding edges, power
drives and wheel setting should be inspected
daily and at each new set up.
 Use of suitable PPE - Helmet, safety boots,
safety goggles, gloves, ear plug / muff, aprons as
required.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-
 Defective electric  Health -NA- NA -NA-
connections
-NA-

 Safety
3 C M  Electrical rating should be in accordance with 1 C L  Emergency
 Injury manufacturer specification and applicable local response
 Tool damage standards.
 Electric Shock  Provide independent grounding conductor to
prevent electric shocks.
 Provide independent circuit breaker apart from
any switchgear on the equipment itself, to
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USE OF GRINDING MACHINE

CONSEQUENC

CONSEQUENC
PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)

RATING
(FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

electrically isolate the equipment in the event of

failure, or for routine repairs or preventive
maintenance.
 Inspection of Electrical connections & cables
prior to every use and prompt repairs.
 Use of suitable PPE - Helmet, safety boots,
safety goggles, gloves, ear plug / muff, aprons as
required.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-

-NA-
 Flying metal  Health
particles / spark
 Lung disorders
 Eye irritation
 Safety
 Personal injury
 Fire
2 C
3 C
M  Restrict access only to authorized personnel in 1 C L  Medical Aid
the work area.
 Provide screens to protect personnel working /
passing nearby.
 Provide warning sign boards.
 Use appropriate PPE- respiratory mask, coverall,
apron, safety boots, helmet & suitable face shield
to protect all the sides or a combination of face
shield with goggles.
M  Restrict access only to authorized personnel in 1 C L  Emergency
the work area. response
 Adequate protection to grinding wheel to prevent
operator or others nearby from getting injured by
spattering metal chips.
 Provide screens to protect personnel working /
passing nearby.
 Keep the surrounding clear of any flammable or
combustible material.
 Provide warning sign boards.

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USE OF GRINDING MACHINE

CONSEQUENC

CONSEQUENC
PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)

RATING
(FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Ensure availability of suitable fire extinguishers

 Environment
 Generation of solid
waste
2 E
nearby.
 Use appropriate PPE- coverall, apron, safety
boots, helmet & suitable face shield to protect all
the sides or a combination of face shield with
goggles.
M  Prompt collection & storage 1 D L  Collection &
 Peruse possibility of re-use. Disposal
 Disposal as per waste management procedure.

 Contact with  Health -NA- NA -NA-

moving / rotating
parts -NA-
 Safety 3 C M  Provide guards to all moving / rotating parts of 1 C L  Emergency
the machine. response
 Personal injury  Spindle end shall be covered to prevent it from
catching the clothes.
 Restrict access only to authorized personnel.
 Do not wear loose clothing, gloves and jewellery
that can get entangled in moving / rotating
machinery.
 Avoid touching the wheel till the rotation stops
fully.
 Switch off the machine and remove plugs from
the socket before changing / adjusting / replacing
the grinding wheel.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-
-NA-

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USE OF GRINDING MACHINE

CONSEQUENC

CONSEQUENC
PROBABILITY

PROBABILITY
RISK RATING
E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

E (0,1,2,3,4,5)

RECOVERY
MEASURES
RESIDUAL
(A,B,C,D,E)

(A,B,C,D,E)

RATING
(FIXED)

RISK
CONTROL MEASURES

SIGNIFICANT HSE
EFFECT
HAZARD

 Improper use of  Health -NA- NA -NA-

machine -NA-
 Safety 3 C M  All machine controls, grinding edges and power 1 C L  First Aid
drives should be inspected daily and at each new  Emergency
- Personal injury set up. response
 Grinder shall not be left unattended when ‘On’
 Switch off and secure the machine controls,
when not in use.
 Display the identity of trained & authorised
operators, prominently.
 Job pieces shall be adequately secured and
controlled while grinding such that it doesn’t
kick back and injure the operator.
 Grinding shall not be carried out by holding jobs
in hand. Small tongs / fixtures shall be used to
hold such jobs while grinding.
 Personnel shall not stand in line with grinding
wheel till the wheel reaches full speed due to the
possibility of throw of wheel.
 The peripheral side of grinding wheel shall not
be used for grinding purposes.
 Do not operate without authorisation and without
proper PPE.
 Environment -NA- NA -NA-
-NA-

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