SAFETY GUIDELINES WHILE WORKING ON GRINDING MACHINE

• Grinding wheels badly worn or cracked should be replaced.
• The grinding wheel should be properly balanced while mounting.
• One should ensure that no combustible or flammable materials are nearby that could be ignited by sparks generated by grinding wheels during grinding operations.
• One should allow the grinding wheel to reach full speed before stepping it into the grinding position.
• Faulty wheels usually break at the start of an operation.
• Always use the face of the grinding wheel that is meant for grinding.
• One should slowly move job-pieces across the face of wheel in a uniform manner. This will keep the wheel sound.
• Grinding wheels should be checked properly timely for soundness. Suspend the wheel on a string and tap it. If the wheel rings, it is probably sound.
• One should not use a grinding wheel that has been dropped or dealt with a heavy blow, even if there is no apparent damage.
• Before using a new grinding wheel, let it run for a few seconds at the full speed to check and make sure that it is perfectly balanced.
• One should not operate the grinding wheel beyond its bursting speed.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct use of the grinding wheels.
• Always wear goggles during grinding or allied processes.