SWP-168 Sander - Portable Hand Held Finishing Safe Work Procedure
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LOCATION / PREPARED BY: / APPROVED BY: / DOCUMENT CONTROL
All divisionalworksites where powered portable finishing sanders is present and in use.
/ Prepared By:
Carolyn Richert
Leonard Zdrill / Worksite principal
Site safety team
Supervisors and instructors
Safety and health office / Origin:May 5, 2008
Last Revised: March 9, 2015
Last Reviewed:March 9, 2015
Next Review:On or before March 9, 2018
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
/ Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all times in work areas and specifically when operating apowered portable finishing sander. / / Long and loose hair must be tied back.
/ Appropriate footwear must be worn when preforming work with powered portable finishing sanders. Shoe must be fully enclosed. No open toed shoes allowed. / / Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn. Remove strings hanging from pullovers/sweaters.
/ Rings and jewelry (long necklaces / bracelets, etc.) must not be worn. Lighters, matches and cell phones are not allowed in the shop area when the shop is operational. Wearing gloves is allowed when using portable finishing sanders, if desired by operator. / / Hearing protection must be worn as per shop location protocols and when using this machine constantly for an extended period of time. Hearing protection is always recommended when using powered portable finishing sanderequipment.
Other PPE Considerations / Dust masks may be required depending on material being worked on and potential worker sensitivities.
HAZARDS PRESENT / SUPPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
- Discharge of objects or materials from sanding process
- Saw blade binding causing kickback or violent movement of the saw
- Serious cut and amputation potential to hands, toes, or other body parts from saw blade
- Eye injury potential from discharged objects or materials from sanding process
- Respiratory risks when material being cut become airborne (sensitivities)
- Potential awkward postures when positioning to use the saw
- Noise exposure from prolonged period of equipment use or workspace environment.
- Friction heating at point of operation (blade and material potentially)
- Other, not yet identified based on experience.
- General shops and department safety orientations
- Read and understand general safety rules and regulations
- Applicable other sanding process safe work procedures
- Safety related contents of powered portable finishing sander Operator Manual
- Other instruction and supervision
- Other, not yet identified based on experience
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
DO NOT use this machine or perform this process unless a supervisor / teacher instructed you in safe procedures / operation and have given you authorization to perform associated tasks.
Always use tools and equipment for their intended purposes only.
Always take out of service and report damaged equipment to your supervisor / teacher without delay.
Pre-Job Safety:
1)Wear safety glasses at all times when using the finishing sander.
2)Wear a dust mask or respirator to prevent breathing the fine saw dust particles that are generated by the finishing sander. Finishing sanding should always be performed with an exhaust or down draft dust collection system in place.
3)Keep the electrical and extension cords away from the work area. Same would apply to keeping pneumatic hoses and compressor equipment managed if the finishing sander is air powered.
4)Wear hearing protectors when using finishing sanders that are noisy and or if you are using the equipment for 60 or more continual minutes. Secure or clamp the stock before starting the sanding operation. Or get a firm grip on the work piece
5)Watch out for slick walking suffices when using the finishing sander. Fine dust particles will settle on the floor making it slick.
6)Visually inspect the sander to make sure the electrical cord is not frayed or pulled out of the sander housing. If either condition exists repair the sander before using.
7)If the sander sparks excessively when being used check the brushes. Reseat or replace the brushes as necessary to reduce sparking.
8)Do not over-extend and get off balance when using the finishing sander.
9)If the sander has a metal housing make sure the electrical cord has a functional grounding terminal (round). If the grounding terminal has been cut off do not use the sander until the plug has been replaced.
Set Up:
10)Cut sand paper sheets in one third, one half, or on quarter or as needed to fit the finishing sander pad you are using.
11)Mount the sand paper under the paper clamps on the sander pad. A tight fit will help to get longer sand paper life.
Operate / Perform Process:
12)Hold the finishing sander over the stock, turn it on and allow it to reach full operating speed before starting the sanding operation.
13)Place the sander on the material and move it back and forth along the grain of the wood.
14)Do not apply additional down pressure on the sander when sanding. The weight of the sander creates sufficient sanding pressure for most applications.
15)If the finishing sander has a dust bag it should be emptied often for most efficient operation.
16)Start the sanding operation with coarse sand paper, then move to medium grit paper, and finish the sanding operation with a fine grit paper.
17)When finishing the sanding operation raise the sander off the stock and turn the switch off.
Post Job Procedure:
18)Clean up any debris with a broom and dust pan or vacuum, if available.
19)Clean off sander and put back in storage area. If sander is damaged, give to the instructor to lock out.
20)Report any hazardous situations to your supervisor / instructor immediately.
Lockout:
1)Unplug sander from power source (electrical or pneumatic
2)Apply lockout device to power in end (plug or pneumatic fitting)
3)Apply lock and tag as per established lockout procedure.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
•Workplace Safety and Health Act W210, Sections 4, 5, 7
•Manitoba Regulations 217/2006, Part 02, Section 2.1 Safe Work Procedures
•Operators Manual
•CSA Standards