
Bench Grinder Safety
About This Course
Course Description
A jagged wheel fragment can travel quickly enough to injure sensitive areas such as your neck, eyes, and face. Bench and pedestal grinders are powerful tools that demand careful handling and attention to safety. This course will guide you through essential safety measures to follow when using this frequently employed equipment. It is designed for maintenance workers in general industry, construction personnel, and their supervisors.
Course Objectives
- Recognize common causes of injury associated with bench grinders.
- Identify the main safety features of a bench grinder.
- Recall general precautions and tips for safe wheel mounting use.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Target Audience
- Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians or any individual working directly with this equipment or product