OSHA Regulations Require Specific Guarding Safety Precautions for Abrasive Wheel Grinders
These requirements address the specific hazards for this equipment.
This Safety Alert features a 10 Step Abrasive Grinder Checklist:
- Do side guards cover the spindle, nut and flange and 75% of the wheel diameter?
- Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8-inch (0.3175cm) of the wheel?
- Is the adjustable tongue guard on the top side of the grinder used and kept to within 1/4-inch (0.6350cm) of the wheel?
Complete the form to download the complete checklist and more safety information about using an abrasive wheel grinder in English and Spanish: