Angle Grinder
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) / TA covers hazards and controls associated with the use of an Angle Grinder.
Serious harm from contact with a high-speed disc can cause serious lacerations, entanglement, impact, or piecing injuries from projectiles from thrown workpieces has the e causing severe injury or death.
NOTE: ANY ANGLE GRINDER, NO MATTER THE SIZE, IS A HIGH-RISK TOOL
Task Steps Included
Training & Supervison Advice
Editing your SWMS / TA
This SWMS / TA for using an Angle Grinder includes the following:
- Check grinder & disc / wheels
- Check electrical supply
- Safe set up of work position & use of grinder
- Angle grinder operation
- End of work & hot work proceedures ( if applicable)