Ergonomical Proposal
DID YOU KNOW?
Grinders are one of the most dangerous tools in any workplace.
Most grinder injuries are from metal particles lodging in the operator's eye.
However the most serious injuries are from kick-back, where the disc is thrust back violently towards the operator.
Discs can shatter or explode, sending pieces flying in all directions.
Because grinders are designed for grinding and not for cutting, the use of cutting discs with grinders exposes operators to even greater risks.
WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS SAFETY?
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide and maintain a safe working environment and safe work procedures.
The employer must also provide information, instruction, training and supervision to enable employees to work safely.
Employees must follow any instruction and training provided, and must point out hazards to their supervisor. Employees also have a responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health, and to avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of others through any act or omission at work.
WHEEL SAFETY
• Cutting wheels or discs should not be used for grinding jobs, and grinding wheels should not be used for cutting jobs. • Wheels designed for a particular revolution speed should not be used on machines of different speeds. • Wheels should be used only for the specific material and purpose for which they are designed, and according to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Wheels worn small through use should be discarded and NEVER used on smaller machines.
If subjected to pressures for which they were not designed, wheels can shatter at high speed, with the risk of serious injury to both operator and others nearby.
BEFORE STARTING
Is the operator instructed to check before each use that: • the correct flange and locking nut is in place for the type of disc being used? (Otherwise the disc can shatter at high speed.) • the guard and handles are secure?
Grinders are one of the most dangerous tools in any workplace.
Most grinder injuries are from metal particles lodging in the operator's eye.
However the most serious injuries are from kick-back, where the disc is thrust back violently towards the operator.
Discs can shatter or explode, sending pieces flying in all directions.
Because grinders are designed for grinding and not for cutting, the use of cutting discs with grinders exposes operators to even greater risks.
WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS SAFETY?
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide and maintain a safe working environment and safe work procedures.
The employer must also provide information, instruction, training and supervision to enable employees to work safely.
Employees must follow any instruction and training provided, and must point out hazards to their supervisor. Employees also have a responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health, and to avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of others through any act or omission at work.
WHEEL SAFETY
• Cutting wheels or discs should not be used for grinding jobs, and grinding wheels should not be used for cutting jobs. • Wheels designed for a particular revolution speed should not be used on machines of different speeds. • Wheels should be used only for the specific material and purpose for which they are designed, and according to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Wheels worn small through use should be discarded and NEVER used on smaller machines.
If subjected to pressures for which they were not designed, wheels can shatter at high speed, with the risk of serious injury to both operator and others nearby.
BEFORE STARTING
Is the operator instructed to check before each use that: • the correct flange and locking nut is in place for the type of disc being used? (Otherwise the disc can shatter at high speed.) • the guard and handles are secure?