Specifications

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When grinding, ensure that the appropriate sized grinder is used. For example, a nine
inch angle grinder used on a small piece of aluminium is likely to cause damage to
either operator and/or work piece.
Grinding/ Die grinding
Hazard
Occurrence
likelihood
Consequence
H/M/L
Controls to
avoid injury
Risk after
controls
Loud Noise
High- Grinding is a
noisy operation
H – Hearing
Damage will occur
for long use
Hearing protection
must be worn
L – Small amount
of cuts no problem.
Flying debris
High – Hot sparks
from blade
H – Blinding if
caught in eyes,
minor burns
possible on skin
Eye protection to
be worn, Face
mask preferable,
non-loose – long
sleeved clothes
L – Adequately
protected
Grinder jamb
Medium – If work
not secured piece
may fly
H- possible loss of
fingers in blade or
pinching of skin
Clamp work piece
when cutting, use
appropriate grinder
L – If clamped no
problem
Table 3.2: Grinding and die grinding safety
When using any power tool ensure correct tools and attachments are used and
appropriate user knowledge of the operation is known.
Drilling and other power tools
Hazard
Occurrence
likelihood
Consequence
H/M/L
Controls to
avoid injury
Risk after
controls
Loud Noise
Med – most power
tools create some
loud noise
M - Hearing
Damage will occur
for multiple cuts
Hearing protection
must be worn
L – Small amount
of cuts no problem.
Flying debris
High – Hot spatter
from saw blade
will fly
H – Blinding if
caught in eyes,
minor burns
possible on skin
Eye protection to
be worn, Face
mask preferable,
non-loose - long
sleeved clothes
L – Adequately
protected
Tool jamb
Medium – If work
not secured piece
may fly or spin
H- possible loss of
fingers in blade or
pinching of skin
Clamp work piece
during work
L – If clamped
problem minimised
Table 3.3: Drilling safety
Lathe work
Hazard
Occurrence
likelihood
Consequence
H/M/L
Controls to
avoid injury
Risk after
controls
Flying debris
High – Hot spatter
from saw blade
will fly
H – Blinding if
caught in eyes,
minor burns
possible on skin
Eye protection to
be worn, Face
mask preferable,
non-loose - long
sleeved clothes
L – Adequately
protected
High speed
operation
M- Chuck and
work piece
spinning
H- loss of fingers
of large cuts and
abrasions
Experienced user
present, caution
used when
operating
M- Impossible to
remove spinning
component
Work piece fly
M- chuck slip or
error in clamping
H- building damage
or personal injury
Ensure piece
clamped, be aware
of possible piece
release
M- Impossible to
reduce risk to a
low level.
Saw jamb
Medium – If work
not secured piece
may fly
H- possible loss of
fingers in blade or
pinching of skin
Clamp work piece
when cutting
L – If clamped no
problem
Table 3.4: Lathe safety