Sander: Checklist

A sander is used for finishing the surface of a wood piece. This checklist provides information to assist all workers in the safe operation of this machine, and to ensure a safer workplace environment.

Businesses should fill out this checklist to ensure the sander is in proper working condition and has the necessary safe guards before workers operate this machine.

Checklist: Machine and operating environment
Machine identity/details:		Inspection date:
Compiled by: (Employer signature)
Audit criteria			Yes	No
Machine
Stability:	Is the machine stable and unlikely to move during operation?
Abrasive belts and discs:	Is the belt or disc of the sander enclosed with guarding, excepting the part required for sanding? Are the sanding belts installed for the correct direction of travel?
Push pad:	Is a push pad available for use with a stroke sander?
Operating controls:	Are the operating controls easily accessible to the operator? Do the operating controls prevent accidental start-up? Are the control functions clearly marked?
Emergency stop:	Is there an emergency stop of the mushroom-headed type (or equivalent)? Is the emergency stop easily accessible and labelled? Are the stop/start buttons, emergency stop buttons, and safety bars all operating effectively?
Moving parts:	Is the transmission drive and other moving parts totally enclosed or guarded?
Equipment isolation:	Are there systems in place for the sander to be isolated?
Operating environment
Work space:	Is there a clear work space around the machine?
Lighting:	Is the general and task lighting adequate? Is lighting protected against flying objects?
Airborne contaminants:	Is dust extraction fitted correctly and maintained? Is the dust extraction system turned on during work hours?
Noise:	Has use of sound absorbing material been considered to reduce noise levels?
Housekeeping:	Is the floor area regularly cleaned, and all off-cuts and other debris removed?
Safe, firm, foothold:	Does the floor surface around the machine provide a safe, firm foothold?
Supervision
Training:	Are all operators of this machine trained and experienced, and also instructed and supervised by a competent person when undergoing training?
PPE:	Has the correct type of PPE been provided to workers and being worn?

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