ARC Interiors - Alberta Drywall Safety News: THEY CAN HURT, TEAR, OR EVEN MAIM…USING A GRINDER SHOULD NOT BE A GAME

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THEY CAN HURT, TEAR, OR EVEN MAIM…USING A GRINDER SHOULD NOT BE A GAME

The availability of grinders in the construction industry has positively impacted productivity for a great number of trades. Unfortunately, the hazards that these tools present to the operators equal the amount of benefits that are provided. Keep the following points in mind before summoning a grinder for a tour of duty:

Protect your eyes with safety glasses or a face-shield
Protect your hands with gloves
Replace cracked or broken grinding wheels immediately upon discovery
Use only the grinding wheels that are approved by the tools manufacturer
Never grind on the side of a wheel which is designed purely for cutting
Do not stand directly in front of the grinding wheel during it’s first use
Tighten the grinding wheel mechanically, not by hand
Never attempt to adjust a grinder while the wheel is in motion
Always un-plug a grinder before conducting maintenance on it
The guard on a grinder must cover at least 120 degrees of the wheel circumference
Never use a grinder near flammable materials

For the in-experienced operator, a grinder can be a dangerous tool with the potential to permanently disable. For the experienced, mindful operator, a grinder can be a loyal friend. Which type of operator you choose to be is completely up to you. Respecting the above-stated facts about grinders should aid you in making the right decision.

* For more information about grinders, refer to part 25 of the guide to Alberta’s Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation, & Code.

THEY CAN HURT, TEAR, OR EVEN MAIM…USING A GRINDER SHOULD NOT BE A GAME
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THEY CAN HURT, TEAR, OR EVEN MAIM…USING A GRINDER SHOULD NOT BE A GAME

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