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Tool and Cutter Grinder

SOP · SOP-60251

  • Version 3

The Tool and Cutter Grinder Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the steps for the safe and efficient use of a tool and cutter grinder, helping to mitigate risks and enhance workplace safety.

It covers the hazards, personal protective equipment, precautions, pre-operational inspection, maintenance, step-by-step operation and a hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant.

It comes with a training quiz to reinforce learning and assess worker comprehension.

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Tool and Cutter Grinder

SOPVersion 3

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

  • RPM - Revolutions Per Minute.

Tool and cutter grinder with a rotating grinding wheel and a workpiece mounted on the table

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Noise

  • Electricity

  • Rotating/moving parts

  • Fire

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

  • Hazardous dust, fumes & vapours

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Breathing Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Hearing Protection

Pre-operational inspection

  • Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual

    • Check all components in place as per the manufacturer’s instructions

    • Verify all Guards and Shrouds are secure and function correctly (Check all fasteners and interlocks)

    • The emergency stop button is clearly marked and operational

    • All switches and handles move freely (avoid accidentally starting the machine)

    • Double-check set-up before starting any operation

4 more sections, from Precautions to Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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What it covers

8 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Operation
  6. Maintenance
  7. Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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