Bench Grinder Safety Guards

Grinder machine safety precautions grinders shall be equipped with the dead man switch.

Bench grinder safety guards.

There are four basic safety elements to the bench grinder that serve as guards or shields. Mounting method mount to upper eye shield bracket. Number of pieces 8. For use with most bench grinders.

The angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on machines known as bench and floor stands should not exceed 90 deg. The osha standard for grinders osha 29 cfr 1910 215 is one of the most frequently cited violations issued during osha machine safety inspections. Compatible with product type bench grinders. Shield thickness 3 16 in.

The distance between the tongue guard and the wheel must not exceed 1 4 inch in order to minimize exposure to flying fragments in the event of wheel disintegration. The flange and spindle guard protect the worker from the spinning wheel. The tongue guard is an adjustable safety plate that is attached at the top of the wheel guard enclosure and can be moved closer to the wheel as its diameter decreases from wear. Above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle.

Application eye protection safety shield. Bench and floor stands. Safety and health topics machine guarding checklist for abrasive wheel equipment grinders. States west virginia state regulations title 56 office of miners health safety and training 56 wvcsr 3 003 rules and regulations govern.

Bench grinder safety gauges also known as safety scales these gauges confirm that the gaps between the grinding wheel and the tool rest and tongue comply with osha and ansi requirements. Guards angle grinder accessories buy online for australia wide delivery or. The adjustable tongue guard helps suppress flying debris and sparks. Improperly adjusted work rests and tongues on bench grinders are the main reasons for the citation.

Saw stands accessories mitre saw stands table saw stands tool attachments system accessories angle grinder accessories bench grinder accessories stirring paddles tool tracking other tool accessories wire brushing cup. Is the adjustable tongue guard on the top side of the grinder used and kept to within 1 4 inch 0 6350cm of the wheel. Bench mounted and floor stand grinders shall be provided with safety guards that are strong enough to withstand the effect of a bursting wheel. Item bench grinder shield.

Or one fourth of the periphery. Includes 2 lower eye shield brackets 2 plexi eye shields 4 10 24 x 3 8 in pan head screws. The eye shield is an optional protector for the worker who should be wearing eye protection. This exposure shall begin at a point not more than 65 deg.