ABRASIVE (GRINDING) WHEELS
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330-ARB-01-IGDO © 2019, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca
Record Keeping
Keep records of inspections, servicing, and equipment failures; these records will help you to track
your maintenance activities and also identify health and safety hazards associated with the machines.
Note the dates, machine(s) involved, nature of the inspection or equipment failure, what repair or
maintenance work was done, and by whom.
Training
Anyone who operates or services grinders, or who supervises these tasks should be trained in the
hazards of grinding wheels, safe work practices and inspection procedures.
Hazards
Review and discuss hazards during training. Employees are more likely to follow safe work practices
when they understand the hazards and how these practices can protect them.
Safe Work Procedures
Train operators in good work practices, such as:
Following manufacturer's recommendations (e.g., for spindle speeds, line pressures, wheel mounting
techniques, proper use of attachments)
Pre-use checks (see Maintenance section)
Tool rest adjustment (to 3 millimeters)
Start-up procedures
Test employees by having them perform mock lockouts – provide refresher trainer at least quarterly
Housekeeping (e.g., Keeping floors clear and clean; storing tools in the proper areas)
Using personal protective equipment (e.g., Goggles, face shield, protective clothing)
Inspections
Train operators and maintenance people in inspection procedures, including:
Ring and vibration tests
Proper mounting
Inspection and servicing requirements
Also train the appropriate workers in the proper handling and storage of wheels.
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