Metal Grinding Room/Precautions

Safety

Hazards

• Toxic Dust
• Projectiles
• Noise
• Burns (heat from friction)
• Sharp edges and tooling
• Entanglement in belts, spindles

PPE

• Safety glasses
• Face shield
• Mask minimum N95 (P100 respirator preferred)
• Hearing protection

Do

• Be careful when handing the workpiece or wheel as edges may be sharp
• Be careful when grinding as the workpiece will heat up, possibly causing burns
• Use the appropriate tool for the job - some wheels are not suitable for some materials

Do Not

• Use grinding equipment with large gaps between the platen and the grinding surface
• If you know of anything that users shouldn't do while using the grinding room please put it here
• Any materials you shouldn't grind?