Abrasives Safety Checklist

• Audit Title

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Instructions:
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  1. Answer "Yes", "No", "N/A" for the questions below.
  2. Add photos and notes by clicking on the paperclip icon.
  3. To add a Corrective Measure click on the paperclip icon then "Add Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date.
  4. Complete audit by providing digital signature.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE

• Wheels are handled carefully to prevent bumping/dropping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dropped or damaged wheels are never mounted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are stored indoors in suitable racks, boxes, bins or drawers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are never exposed to water or solvents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are never exposed to temperature or humidity extremes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are used within their recommended shelf life

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL MACHINE CONDITIONS

• The spindle is threaded such that the nut tightens during use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a visible arrow showing the spindle’s direction of rotation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When mounted, all the threads of the nut are engaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The machine operates at or below the wheel’s max rated speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The machine’s operating speed is readily visible to the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MACHINE GUARDING

• The machine is equipped with a wheel guard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard is original to the machine or was obtained from the OEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard covers at least 180° of the wheel’s periphery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type 01/41 wheels are guarded by side members on both sides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard in its current condition is able to contain a broken wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During use the guard is always positioned to protect the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FLANGES

• Flanges are at least 1/4 (cut-off) or 1/3 (grinding) of the wheel OD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adaptor flanges are used with Type 27/42 wheels larger than 5"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flanges are recessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flanges are uniform in diameter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flanges are rigid and do not distort when tightened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bearing surfaces are flat, smooth and uniform one flange to another

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MOUNTING

• The user visually inspects each wheel carefully prior to mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The power source is disconnected during mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels fit freely on the machine’s spindle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All mating surfaces are flat and free of foreign particles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient but not excessive torque is used during mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The mounted wheel does not loosen during cutting/grinding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL OPERATING RULES

• Abrasive wheels & machines are under the care of trained users

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust control measures are implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is worn (e.g. safety glasses, face shield, gloves, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maximum operating speed of the wheel is never exceeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are run for 60 seconds in an enclosure prior to grinding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side grinding is only done with wheels designed for that purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completed by:

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