Job hazard analysis: using an angle grinder
Cut, grind, or polish with a handheld angle grinder.
- 4 steps
- 6 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Hearing protection, Respirator or mask
1. Check the tool and the disc
What could go wrong
Cracked discs; missing guard
How we control it
Inspect the disc and the guard. Use the right disc for the job and the speed rating. Never remove the guard.
2. Set up the work
What could go wrong
Sparks; moving work
How we control it
Clamp the work. Clear combustibles. Wear a face shield with safety glasses.
3. Grind or cut
What could go wrong
Kickback; disc break; dust
How we control it
Hold with both hands and stand to the side of the line of the disc. Let the tool reach full speed. Use water or extraction for masonry.
4. Stop and store
What could go wrong
Disc still turning; hot surfaces
How we control it
Wait for the disc to stop. Unplug before you change it. Let the work cool.
- Grinding concrete and masonry makes silica dust. Use dust controls and a suitable respirator.
When to use it
Use it for any grinder task, and review it when the disc, material, or location changes.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
