14-05-14, 06:40 PM
(13-05-14, 10:54 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: [quote author=chris.biker link=topic=13094.msg148103#msg148103 date=1400017183]
A grinding wheel is one of the most dangerous pieces of kit in a workshop, so much so they have their own act of parliament. I know what your talking about is only a small one but use grinding wheels with care.
I did i quick google search and these two links seemed to cover the gist of it.
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Market_Surv...ve_Wheels/
http://hsmsafety.co.uk/wp-content/upload...y%20v2.pdf
The bandsaw at work and my finger beg to differ. :eek
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Yes a bandsaw is dangerous and if Hightower has one then care needs to be taken. But I would argue (for the fun of it) that, even having met a lad who had takem of the fingers of one hand with a bandsaw, that you can see the danger with a bandsaw and make sure you take care of your fingers. With a grinding wheel do the wrong things and it just break up sending pieces at you.
The main thing I think is to take great care when using tools, as in the case of grinders you can buy and use equipment that would come with training in the workplace.