Keep pedestal grinders safe.(MACHINE TOOLS)(Brief article)

From: American Machinist | Date: May 1, 2008| Author: Bates, Charles | Copyright information

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During OSHA machine safety inspections, violations typically occur involving OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 machine-safety standards for grinders.

These violations stem from improperly adjusted work rests and tongues on bench grinders, that are sometimes referred to as offhand or pedestal grinders.

According to 29 CFR 1910.215(x)(4), shops must keep work rests adjusted closely to grinding wheels, a maximum opening of 0.125 in. to preve...

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