Bench Grinder Safety Guards

Above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle.

Bench grinder safety guards.

Application eye protection safety shield. Bench and floor stands. Mounting method mount to upper eye shield bracket. 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 osha standard for grinders osha 29 cfr 1910 215 is one of the most frequently cited violations issued during osha machine safety inspections. Bench mounted and floor stand grinders shall be provided with safety guards that are strong enough to withstand the effect of a bursting wheel. 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.

For use with most bench grinders. There are four basic safety elements to the bench grinder that serve as guards or shields. 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. Number of pieces 8.

This exposure shall begin at a point not more than 65 deg. Guards angle grinder accessories buy online for australia wide delivery or. Item bench grinder shield. Shield thickness 3 16 in.

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 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. The adjustable tongue guard helps suppress flying debris and sparks. Self modification of the toggle switch to function as a dead man switch is strictly prohibited as the tool may not have been designed to be used in that manner and maybe a poor decision from an ergonomic perspective.

Compatible with product type bench grinders. The flange and spindle guard protect the worker from the spinning wheel. According to 29 cfr 1910 215 a 4 work rests must be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1 8 inch to prevent the work piece from being jammed between the wheel and the rest which may cause wheel. Improperly adjusted work rests and tongues on bench grinders are the main reasons for the citation.

Grinder machine safety precautions grinders shall be equipped with the dead man switch. Are bench and pedestal grinders permanently mounted. Safety and health topics machine guarding checklist for abrasive wheel equipment grinders. Or one fourth of the periphery.