Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders Pre-Use Inspection/Maintenance Checklist

• Audit Title

• Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

Handling and Storage

• Wheels are handled carefully to prevent bumping/dropping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dropped or damaged wheels are never mounted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are stored indoors in suitable racks, boxes, bins or drawers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are never exposed to water or solvents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are never exposed to temperature or humidity extremes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels are used within their recommended shelf life

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is cleanliness maintained around grinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Machine Conditions

• The spindle is threaded such that the nut tightens during use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a visible arrow showing the spindle’s direction of rotation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When mounted, all the threads of the nut are engaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The machine operates at or below the wheel’s max rated speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The machine’s operating speed is readily visible to the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machine Guarding

• The machine is equipped with a wheel guard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard is original to the machine or was obtained from the OEM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard covers at least 180° of the wheel’s periphery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The guard in its current condition is able to contain a broken wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During use the guard is always positioned to protect the operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mounting

• The user visually inspects each wheel carefully prior to mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The power source is disconnected during mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels fit freely on the machine’s spindle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All mating surfaces are flat and free of foreign particles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient but not excessive torque is used during mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The mounted wheel does not loosen during cutting/grinding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Operating Rules

• Abrasive wheels & machines are only used and under the care of trained users

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dust control measures are implemented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is worn (e.g. safety glasses, face shield, gloves, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maximum operating speed of the wheel is never exceeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side grinding is only done with wheels designed for that purpose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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