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Metal Grinding Room/Precautions

From North Forge

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

Precautions

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?