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.
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 |
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Machine identity/details: |
Inspection date: |
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Compiled by: (Employer signature) |
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Audit criteria |
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No |
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Machine |
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Stability: |
Is the machine stable and unlikely to move during operation? |
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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? |
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Push pad: |
Is a push pad available for use with a stroke sander? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Moving parts: |
Is the transmission drive and other moving parts totally enclosed or guarded? |
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Equipment isolation: |
Are there systems in place for the sander to be isolated? |
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Operating environment |
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Work space: |
Is there a clear work space around the machine? |
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Lighting: |
Is the general and task lighting adequate? Is lighting protected against flying objects? |
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Airborne contaminants: |
Is dust extraction fitted correctly and maintained? Is the dust extraction system turned on during work hours? |
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Noise: |
Has use of sound absorbing material been considered to reduce noise levels? |
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Housekeeping: |
Is the floor area regularly cleaned, and all off-cuts and other debris removed? |
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Safe, firm, foothold: |
Does the floor surface around the machine provide a safe, firm foothold? |
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Supervision |
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Training: |
Are all operators of this machine trained and experienced, and also instructed and supervised by a competent person when undergoing training? |
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PPE: |
Has the correct type of PPE been provided to workers and being worn? |
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