Grinder Safety

With so many new and young workers entering the construction industry, safety is playing a more important role than ever - especially when it comes to equipment that has the potential to be extremely dangerous if not used properly, equipment like grinders.

Chemco, along with KBR and The Edmonton Regional Safety Committee (ERSC) have created the three part DVD series detailing the proper methods for operating power tools used for buffing and cutting.

The three parts are:

Part One: Proper use and handling of angle grinders.

Part Two: Bench and Pedestal Grinders

Part Three: Portable Abrasive Grinders with Cutting Disks

These videos cover a step-by-step process starting with inspection and choosing the right materials for the job – such as the proper cutting disk, the settings required as well as wearing the proper personal protective equipment. It then continues with the proper usage of the tool, including using it at the correct angle, rpm selection of disks, proper storage, clean-up and housekeeping.