Portable Grinders and Abrasive Wheels

(11 min.) If you ignore safety or ignore proper grinding procedures, it can be an extremely hazardous job. You're the only person who can make it a safe job. Always follow your company's operating instructions and of course, the manufacturer's recommendations for safely operating the equipment, abrasive wheels, and disks.

Topics included in this safety video are: abrasive disks, causes of personal injury involving abrasive wheels and disks, safety tips, compressors, air hoses, ring test, properly mount the wheel on the grinder, wheel and mounting flanges, blotters, wheel flanges, arbor shank, end nut, guards, maintenance of grinding tools, speed counters, fixed or bench grinders, tool rest, personal protective equipment including safety glasses, face shields, gloves, respirators, and proper clothing and footwear.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.