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Bench Grinder and Polisher Risk Assessment

by Dion Kingi, from the Community

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Use this bench grinder and polisher risk assessment checklist to verify machine tagging and condition, guards and shields, wheel integrity, secure mounting, and proper function of on/off and emergency stop controls. Confirm safe working zones, availability and use of PPE, isolation switch access, and compliance with relevant safety standards. Include checks for hazardous waste management, fire extinguisher readiness, operator manuals and SOP signage, and that all operators have completed required training before use. Designed to complement the equipment’s maintenance manual.

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