Abrasive wheel Risk Assessment

A comprehensive health and safety Risk Assessment for using an abrasive wheel.

Abrasive wheels are essential tools in various material processing applications, encompassing tasks such as grinding, cutting, polishing, and finishing. These specialised wheels are widely utilised across diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing. In the automotive sector, for instance, they are employed for tasks such as sharpening tools and refining engine components, enabling enhanced precision and performance. In construction, abrasive wheels enable the efficient cutting of materials such as concrete and metal, thereby shaping them to meet specific structural requirements. In manufacturing, these wheels play a crucial role in removing excess material and achieving the desired surface finish, thereby contributing to the overall quality and durability of the final product. Their versatility and effectiveness make abrasive wheels invaluable for achieving optimal results in various production processes.

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'Noise'

• Workers and others in the vicinity may suffer temporary or permanent hearing loss from exposure to noise

• Consideration of tools' noise output when selecting tools ,and low-noise tools used where possible

• Adequate PPE for noise suppressionis  supplied and used

• Operatives' toolbox talked about noise exposure at induction

• Exclusion zonesare  set up around noisy machinery

• Follow the data and manufacturers' lines to limit personal noise exposure

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