safety alert related with grinding machine at site

Grinding machine was observed as used with damaged grinding disc. Broken disc projectile could potentially cause serious injuries. Many other workers have been injured when angle grinders have kicked back, causing cuts and lacerations. What were the causes?

NEVER START THE GRINDER when the wheel is in contact with the workpiece. SECURE WORK. Always hold workpiece firmly against the work rest. DO NOT USE THE BENCH GRINDER if the flange nut or clamp nut is missing or if the spindle shaft is bent. FREQUENTLY clean grinding dust from beneath grinder. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Safe operation of grinding machine GRINDING MACHINES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS avoid injuries follow the safety of the most common pieces of machinery in use in the maintenance. Grinding plantStone grinder machineMilling equipment. A grinding plant which can also be called pulverier machine or grinder mill is a kind of milling

Safety and the Operator * Ensure that the floor in the vicinity is in good condition, free from obstruction and not slippery. * If there is more than one speed of the machine, choose the one which does not exceed the maximum permissible speed of the wheel. * Remember grinding on the sides of straight-sided wheels is dangerous.

Risk Assessment. A risk assessments for a pedestal or bench grinder always includes a core set of recognized hazards and requirements. The discussion below describes each hazard, points out the related OSHA requirements, and makes suggestions for remediation.

13.09.  · If the machine operator cannot see the whole machine, a warning device must alert people either visually, by sound or both before the machine restarts. 8.1.1 Photoelectric safety devices Photoelectric safety devices use light beams that stop machines working when the light beam is broken.

Grinding wheels on floor stands, pedestals, benches, and special-purpose grinding machines and abrasive cutting-off wheels shall have not less than the minimum exhaust volumes shown in Table D-57.1 with a recommended minimum duct velocity of 4,500 feet per minute in the branch and 3,500 feet per minute in the main.

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22.09.  · It’s important to always use every tool and machine you’re working with according to instruction. Shortcuts lead to injury and aren’t worth the small amount of time they might save you. Be sure you’re always using the right tool for the job, and using it correctly. #5 Be Aware of New Safety Procedures

Wear appropriate CSA-certified safety glasses and other required protective equipment (including CSA-certified footwear and CSA-certified hearing protection). In addition, use the eye shield on the grinder, when provided. Make sure that the grinder has a working emergency start/stop button (e-stop) within easy reach of the operator.

According to OSHA grinding regulations, grinding machines must have safety guards. A guard must cover the machine's spindle end, flange projections and nut and have secure mounting that keeps it in line with the grinding wheel. Guards must also protect workers from the grinding wheel; workers should only be exposed to 90 degrees (75 percent) or