bench grinder safe work procedure in cameroon

Safe Operating Procedure BENCH GRINDER DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed In its safe use and operation and have been given permission PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas Long and loose hair must be contained Hearing protection must be used Sturdy footwear must be worn

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS Stand to the side of the wheels when starting up Let the wheels gain maximum speed before starting to grind Only one person may operate this machine at any one time Slowly move the workpiece across the face of the wheel in a uniform manner ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP Switch off the machine when work completed

Bench Grinder Operating Procedures 1 Inspect Adjust Grinder Ensure area around grinder is clean and well maintained Side guard must cover the spindle nut and flange and 75 of the abrasive wheel diameter Check the work rest gap – must be no greater than 18 inch – adjust if necessary Note Replace abrasive wheel if work rest gap cannot be adjusted to less than 18 inch

OStudent Support and TrainingHealth and SafetySOPsSOPGrinder Pedestal and Bench DO NOT use this machine unless you have been trained in its safe use and operation Description of Work Using a Pedestal or Bench Grinder Potential Hazards Harsh rapidly moving abrasive with potential to remove skin Exposed moving parts

Bring object into contact with grinding wheel slowly and Do not grind on the side of the wheel Slowly move the work piece across the face of the wheel in a uniform manner to prevent ‘ruts’ or grooves from forming in the wheel work surface Do not touch the ground portion of the work piece until it has cooled

To ensure compliance with OSHA 1910215 use the yellow Bench Grinder Safety Gauge from Rockford Systems on benchpedestal grinders to make sure workrests are kept adjusted to within 18 in of the wheel to prevent the workpiece from being jammed between

Bench Grinder Safety The OSHA standard for grindersOSHA 29 CFR 1910215 is one of the most frequently cited violations issued during OSHA machinesafety inspections Improperly adjusted work rests and tongues on bench grinders are the main reasons for the citation According to 29 CFR 1910215a4 work rests must be kept adjusted closely

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS 1 Stand to the side of the wheels when starting up 2 Let the wheels gain maximum speed before starting to grind 3 Do not grind on the side of the wheel 4 Small objects must not be held by hand 5 Workpiece must never be held with gloves cloth apron or pliers 6 Never leave the machine running unattended 7

Stand to one side of the grinder until the wheel reaches operating speed Bring work into contact with the grinding wheel slowly and smoothly without bumping Apply gradual pressure

1 Ensure all other students are clear of the immediate work area 2 Keep fingers and hands power cords clear of the grinding disc 3 Never make adjustments while the angle grinder is running 4 Do not switch off the angle grinder when it is under load except in an emergency 5 Allow angle grinder to reach operating speed before applying to work piece increase load gradually 6