Abrasive Wheels and Tools

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Power

• Grinding machines have adequate power to maintain spindle speed at safe levels under all normal operating conditions.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Guarding

• The safety guard covers the spindle end, nut and flange projections.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The safety guard is mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Grinding Wheels

• Floor stand and bench mounted abrasive wheels used for external grinding are provided with safety guards (protection hoods).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides is not more than 90 degrees and starts no more than 65 degrees above the horizontal plane of the spindle.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If work requires contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane of the spindle, the angular exposure of the wheel must not exceed 125 degrees.

• Safety guards are strong enough to withstand the effect of a bursting wheel.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Floor and bench mounted have work rests which are rigidly supported and readily adjustable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work rest is not more than one eighth inch from the wheel surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety

• New wheels are closely inspected and ring tested before installation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees using abrasive wheels are required to use eye protection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A