Grinder Safety

Portable Grinders
Stationary Grinders
 Grinder Safety (I)
• Always get the instructors permission to
operate the grinding equipment
• Always wear safety glasses and a face shield
during operation
• Never wear loose clothing around this
machine while in operation
• Wear close-fitting gloves and a lab coat or
heavy shirt for protection
 Grinder Safety (II)
• Small work pieces should be held by a vise while using
the portable grinder and with vise grips while using the
stationary grinder. If the pieces are too small to handle
they should not be machined with a grinder.
• Check the grinding wheels to see if it is free of any
nicks, gouges, and cracks
• The tool rest helps position and guide materials during
operation. Make sure the tool rest is adjusted 1/16” or
less from the wheel
• Always hold the metal firmly on the tool rest
 Grinder Safety (III)
• Always move the metal back and forth while grinding
unless specified by the instructor. This ensures even
wear on the grinding wheel.
• Always turn the stationary grinder off when finished
with an operation and wait for them to come to a
complete stop.
• Never walk or pass through the sparks while grinding
is taking place
• Never grind the weld sparks / debris into another
worker in the shop
 Grinder Safety (IV)
• Always use the designed wrenches to change grinding wheels
on the portable grinders
• Always make sure all guards are in place and working properly
• Never throw the portable grinder on the ground or into the
work
• Always make sure the portable grinder has come to a complete
stop before setting it down.
• Both hands are always on the portable grinder during
operation.
• Only use abrasive grinding wheels for the material they were
meant to machine. (Steel and Aluminum do not mix)
 Stationary Grinder Parts
Switch Motor

Spark Deflector
Safety Shield
Grinding Wheel

Tool Rest

Dust Chute Coolant Pot

Pedestal
 Portable Grinder
Tool
Trigger Handle Idle Handle
Rest

Safety Guard
Trigger

Motor Housing

Grinding
Wheel