Portable and handheld power tools that grind, cut, polish, and wire buff help workers in. Restrict use of angle grinder if there is a better or safer option proper storage of the grinders when not in use training required for all personnel prior to using use of an angle grinder checklist prior to use use of an angle grinder permit to maintain tool usage include in the job safety briefing ppe requirements. Receive information and training in a language and vocabulary the. Operating a pedestal or bench grinder basic safety requirements.
Free osha training tutorial portable abrasive wheel grinders. Abrasive wheel machinery shall not be operated without the appropriate guards in place. Safe use of portable and handheld power tools osha. They can be electric, gas powered, or pneumatic and come in a variety of sizes.
Administrations osha standards regarding abrasive wheels and tools 29 cfr. Angle grinders, also called side or disc grinders, are a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding and polishing. Check with your safety officer regarding company specific requirements for working at heightsdrop protection. A 22minute video which addresses types of angle grinders, appropriate guarding systems and accessories and proper safety. Always match the diameter of the wheel with the rating of the grinder. This training is an administrative control as well as human factors based tools like the patented odiz nogo grinder safety gauge. Thousands of angle grinder related injuries are reported. Occupational safety and health hazard awareness training for the construction, oil and gas, and landscaping industries west virginia university research corporation 2011. Refer to the spec plate or owners manual for details. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Grinding safety guidelines grand valley state university. Portable grinder operating procedures ofd foods, llc. Whats really important is the fact that you can be seriously injured if youre not careful with these machines.
Special training is required before using the surface grinder. Consider disc size, arbor size, motor power, power source and rpm in choosing the correct grinder. Bench grinder safety the osha standard for grinders,osha 29 cfr 1910. Grinders, or tools that use abrasivegrinding wheels and discs, are commonly. Angle grinder safety occupational safety and health. Portable grinder operating procedures using portable grinders safely like all power tools, portable grinders can present safety concerns, including flying particles and electrical hazards. Wheway, the british abrasives federation, and tassia training and safety. British standards can be obtained in pdf or hard copy formats from bsi. Explains commonly cited osha standards for portable abrasive wheel equipment used for grinding and cutting materials. Ask shop staff to demonstrate proper use of this tool. So here is an overview of a few important osha requirements you need to remember when operating these type grinders. Remove workpiece from grinding wheel before turning machine off.
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