Schedule V

GRINDING OR GLAZING OF METALS AND PROCESSES INCIDENTAL

THERE TO

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this schedule

(a) "Grindstone" means a grindstone composed of natural or manufactured

sandstone but does not include a metal wheel or cylinder in to which

blocks of natural or manufactured sandstone are fitted.

(b) "Abrasive wheel' means a wheel manufactured of bonded emery or

similar abrasive.

(c) "Grinding" means the abrasion, by aid of mechanical power of metal, by

means of a grindstone or abrasive wheel.

(d) "Glazing" means the abrading, polishing or finishing by aid of

mechanical power of metal, bymeans of anywheel, buffmop or similar

appliance to which any abrading or polishing substance is attached or

applied.

(e) "Racing" means the turning up, cutting or dressing of a revolving

grindstone before it is brought into use for the first time.

(f) "Hacking" means the chipping of the surface of a grindstone by a hack

or similar tool.

(g) "Rodding" means the dressing of the surface of a revolving grind stone

by the application of rod, bar or strip of metal to such surface.

2. Safety precautions regarding grinding and glazing machinery

(1) All collars, sets crews, shafts, couplings, clutches, keys, pulleys, keys and

belts in polishing and grinding machines shall be effectively guarded.

(2)

(i) Defective wheels shall not be used.

(ii) Grinding wheels shall fit freely on their spindles. They shall never be

forced on, nor shall they be let loose on spindles.

(iii) The soft metal bushings at the centre shall not extend beyond the sides

of the wheels. Wheels shall be kept as true as practicable and work rests

shall be kept adjusted close to wheels.

(iv) Wherever possible a compressible medium such as blotting paper,

rubber or similar material, atleast as large III diameteras thatof the

flanges, shall be fitted between a wheel and each of its flanges.

(v) Projecting arbor ends of grinding and polishing wheels shall be

effectively guarded.

(3) Every emery or abrasive wheel shall be provided with a strong iron cover

guard that shall enclose the wheel as far as practicable to retain fragments

in the event of bursting. The guard shall be securely attached to the frame

of the machine or other solid foundation.

(4) Wheels shall not be operated at a speed in excess of that which is

recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Equipment for removal of dust

No racing, dry grinding or glazing shall be performed without

(a) a hood or other appliance so constructed, arranged, placed, and

maintained as substantially to intercept the dust thrown off;

(b) a duct of adequate size, air-tight and so arranged as to be capable of

carrying away the dust, which dust shall be kept free from obstruction

and shall be provided with proper means of access for inspection and

cleaning, and where practicable, with a connection at the end remote

from the fan to enable the Inspector-cum-Facilitator to attach thereto any

instrument necessary for ascertaining the pressure of air in the said

duct; and

(c) a fan or other efficient means of producing a draught sufficient to extract

the dust :

Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may accept any other

appliance that is, in his opinion, as effectual for the interception, removal

and disposal of dust thrown off as a hood, duct and fan would be.

4. Restriction on employment on grinding operations

Not more than one person shall at any time perform the actual process of

grinding, or glazing upon a grindstone, abrasive wheel or glazing

appliance:

Provided that this paragraph shall not prohibit the employment of persons

to assist in the manipulation of heavy or bulky articles at any such

grindstone, abrasive wheel or glazing appliance.

5. Glazing

Glazing or other processes, except processes incidental to wet grinding

upon grind stone shall not be carried on in any room in which wet grinding

upon a grindstone is done.

6. Hacking and rodding

Hacking or rodding shall not be done unless during the process either (a)

an adequate supply of water is laid on at the upper surface of the

grindstone or (b) adequate appliances for the interception of dust are

provided in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 3.

7. Examination of dust equipment

(a) All equipment for the extraction or suppression of dust shall at least once

in every six months be examined and tested by a competent person, and

any defect disclosed by such examination and test shall be rectified as

soon as practicable.

(b) A register containing particulars of such examination and test shall be kept

in Form No. EDE

8. Personnel Protective Equipment:-

The occupier of every factory to which this schedule applies shall provide

to workers personnel protective equipments such as breathing apparatus,

hand gloves, shoes, helmets, goggles, earplug, aprons, etc, as per the

relevant standard prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards and

maintained in good conditions for use of every person employed.

9. Medical facilities and record of examinations and tests

(1) The occupier of every factory in which grinding or glazing of metals are

carried out, shall

(a) Employ a Health Surveillance Officer for medical surveillance of the

workers employed therein.

(b) Provide to the said Health Surveillance Officer all the necessary

facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a) ; and

(2) Workers employed in this scheduled process / operation shall be

medically examined by the Health Surveillance Officer-

i. Once before employment, to ascertain the physical fitness of the

person to do the particular job:

ii. Once in a period of six months, to ascertain the health status of all the

workers in respect of occupational health hazards to which they are

exposed; and incases where in the opinion of the Health Surveillance

officer it is necessary to do so at a shorter interval in respect of any

workers.

(3) The record of the examinations referred to in sub-paragraph (2) shall be

maintained in Health Register in Form: HR which shall be kept readily

available for inspection by the Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

(4) No person shall be employed for the first time without a Certificate of

Fitness in Form: XVII granted by the Health Surveillance officer. If the

Health Surveillance officer declares a person unfit for being employed in

any process covered under sub-rule(1), such a person shall have the right

to appeal to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator who shall refer the matter to the

Medical Officer whose opinion shall be final in this regard. If the Inspector-

cum-Facilitator is also a Medical Officer, he may dispose of the application

himself.

(5) Any findings of the Health Surveillance officer revealing any abnormality or

unsuitability of any person employed in the process shall immediately be

reported to the Medical Officer who shall in turn, examine the concerned

worker and communicate his findings to the occupier within thirty days. If

the Medical Officer is of the opinion that the workers examined is required

to be taken away from the process for health protection, he will direct the

occupier accordingly, and who shall not employ the said worker in the

same process. However, the worker so taken away shall be provided with

alternate placement unless she is in the opinion of the Medical Officer, fully

incapacitated in which case the worker affected shall he suitably

rehabilitated.

(6) A Medical Officer on his own motion or on a reference from an Inspector-

cum- Facilitator may conduct medical examination of a worker to ascertain

the suitability of his employment in the scheduled Process/operation or for

ascertaining his health status. The opinion of the Medical Officer in such a

case shall be final.The fee required for this medical examination shall be

paid by the occupier.

(7) The worker taken away from employment in any process under sub-rule

(2) may be employed again in the same process only after obtaining the

Fitness Certificate from the Medical Officer and after making entries to that

effect in the Health Register.