| Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders | |
| Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch (0.3175 centimeter) of the wheel? | |
| Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch (0.6350 centimeters) of the wheel? | |
| Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75 percent of the wheel diameter? | |
| Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted? | |
| Are goggles or face shields always worn when grinding? | |
| Is the maximum revolutions per minute (rpm) rating of each abrasive wheel compatible with the rpm rating of the grinder motor? | |
| Are fixed or permanently mounted grinders connected to their electrical supply system with metallic conduit or other permanent wiring method? | |
| Does each grinder have an individual on and off control switch? Is each electrically operated grinder effectively grounded? | |
| Are new abrasive wheels visually inspected and ring tested before they are mounted? | |
| Are dust collectors and powered exhausts provided on grinders used in operations that produce large amounts of dust? | |
| Are splash guards mounted on grinders that use coolant to prevent the coolant from reaching employees? | |
| Is cleanliness maintained around grinders? | |
| Are there other issues? | |
Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
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