Abrasive Wheel Equipment-Grinders |
|
| Is the work rest used and kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel? | |
| Is the adjustable tongue on the top side of the grinder used and kept adjusted to within 1/4 inch 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 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? | |
| Before new abrasive wheels are mounted, are they visually inspected and ring tested? | |
| 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 reaching employees? | |
| Is cleanliness maintained around grinders? | |