Concrete Grinding and Polishing Safe Work Method Statement

Concrete Grinding and Polishing Maintenance
Ensure:

• Guards and emergency stops are undamaged and functional
• Unit is cleaned from dust (use HEPA vacuum)
• Manufacturer’s instructions for servicing (eg: replacement of motor parts and cleaning of internal body) are followed.

The Concrete Grinding and Polishing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 10 page procedure outlining the steps for grinding and polishing concrete safely.

This SWMS involves the use of a floor grinder/polisher on an indoor concrete floor using the HTC Superfloor system.

The Concrete Grinding and Polishing procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Concrete Grinding and Polishing Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Safety Procedure includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre- operational inspection
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• Employee sign off


• 10 page procedure
• Microsoft Word Format
• Add site specific details and risks
• Make it task specific
• E-mailed out

For larger fire outbreaks – call 000

References:

• OHS Legislation in all States
• NIOSH (2009), Control of Hazardous Dust when grinding
• HTC Instruction Manual or use of HTC Cure
• HTC MSDS (2009) HTC Cure
• AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules.