Job Safety Analysis & Safe Work Procedures SWP - GBCS

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ELECTRIC POLISHING - Medium Risk
TASK RISK/HAZARD RESPONSIBLITY SAFE WORK METHOD
1. Remove machine from storage  Back injury – strain Cleaner with assistance as
required
Store at floor level in uncluttered area, away from
likely spills of water, chemicals or other liquids.
2. Ensure appropriate pad/brush attached  Back Injury / Surface
damage
Cleaner, ensure competency Tilt machine back & squat
3. Check for frayed cords  Electrocution Cleaner Damaged cords must be replaced immediately.
Do not use machine and tag to prevent use by
other persons until repairs are complete.
4. Ensure no students in vicinity of work area or
barricade as necessary
 Electrocution to cleaner
or student
 Slips, trips, falls to
students or cleaner
Cleaner Barricade area if necessary.
Ensure cords do not provide a trip hazard.
5. Unravel cord length  Trip, fall Cleaner Caution – lay out full length
6. Ensure power off at wall  Electrocution. Lifting with
straight legs
Cleaner Dry hands
7. Plug in cord  Electrocution/Back injury Cleaner Dry hands / Bend knees
8. Turn Power Off  Electrocution/Back Injury Cleaner Dry hands/Bend knees
9. Take firm grip of machine  Strain/Equipment
damage
Cleaner Ensure machine is balanced and pad or brush is
on properly.
Follow operator/manufacturers instructions for
use.
10. Raise wheels  Strain/Back injury Cleaner Balance machine and work with the machine
;movement.