The Chain Sharpening Grinder Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides clear instructions to help operators manage the risks of using a chain sharpening grinder, from the hazards and precautions to setting up, operating and shutting down.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, moving parts, sparks, hot objects, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance under lockout/tagout and a step-by-step guide to operating the grinder, including changing discs.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.