Welcome back Hands! In today's video we will discuss several measures that you can employ during the use of an angle grinder to prevent the loss of your hand...

Ensure all the guards are in place and secure before using a grinder. Adjust tool rests to within 3 mm (1/8 in.) of wheels. Never adjust rests while wheels are moving. Work rest height should be on horizontal centre line of the machine spindle. Maintain 6 mm (1/4 in.) wheel exposure with a tongue guard or a movable guard.
OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB), (January 25, 2013). Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may ...
The grinder operator is the key to safety. Grinder operators shall follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safe equipment operation and maintenance. Before starting engine(s), check to see that the center feed wheel yoke locks, grinder hammer, and the clutch are disengaged. When using tub grinders, take care to ensure the tub
Grinding is a job that has to be taken seriously as it might pose as a threat to our health. The equipment used at work must be handled properly and the grinding situation itself has to be treated with respect. The forces involved can be a source of danger if safety aspects are overlooked. The operator should always be extra careful.
Another safety feature available on grinders is a mechanical safety brake. This can stop a slicer wheel in less than 1 second and a grinding wheel in less than 2 seconds when the grinder's switch is disengaged. If the operator loses control of the tool, this safety feature helps prevent a serious injury from happening by stopping the wheel ...
Angle grinders. Angle grinders can be a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts. Discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator's eyes or other parts of the body, potentially causing a fatality. Caution: 9 inch (230 mm) angle grinders have been banned on some work sites due to ...
Keep the grinding disc at a 15 to 30-degree angle to the work. Ensure the workpiece is held firmly in a bench vice when appropriate. Keep the work at waist height during grinding. Stop the grinder regularly to rest your hands and arms. When not in use, disconnect the power and place the grinder on a bench with the disc facing upwards.
Bench Grinder Safety The OSHA standard for grinders,OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215, is one of the most frequently cited violations issued during OSHA machine-safety inspections. Improperly adjusted ... Supervisors and instructors need to ensure all grinding equipment is code-compliant, in safe working order, and that
In order to keep individuals safe from these risks, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has federal standards related to the use of bench grinders—OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 – Abrasive Wheel Machinery. This Safety Matters highlights these requirements and provides ways you can stay safe on the job when using a bench grinder.
You always should wear the proper protection equipment when working with grinders. Sparks and metal often fly off a workpiece, so be sure to wear safety goggles, arm protection, and other safety clothing, as well as hearing protection. Use Appropriate Safety Features. The guard should be on the tool and used at all times.
Angle Grinder Safety. What is an angle grinder? Angle grinders, also called side or disc grinders, are a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding and polishing. They can be electric, gas powered, or pneumatic and come in a variety of sizes. Consider disc size, arbor size, motor power, power source and rpm in choosing the correct grinder ...
Topics covered include personal protective equipment, grinder and grinding wheel RPM compatibility, ring tests, grinding wheel installation, guard adjustment, and aluminum oxide grinding wheels. This CD is the first release in a new Safety Interactive Training Experience (SITE) product line that use multimedia presentations which actively ...