- All portable cutter/grinders should be provided with the wheel guard in position.
- Grinding wheels of specified diameter only should be used on all grinders in order to limit the prescribed peripheral speed.
- In pedestal grinder, the gap between tool rest and grinding wheel should be maintained less than 3 mm.
- Goggle/face shield should be used during grinding operation.
- No grinding wheel should be used after its expiry date.
- Ear muff/ear plug should be used during the welding/cutting jobs.
- Portable appliances, which are powered by single phase AC supply, shall be provided with three-core cable and three pin plug, otherwise the whole body should be double insulated.
- Safety work permit should be obtained (wherever necessary like presence of flammable or combustible material etc.) before grinding is taken up.
- Fire safety measures should be available as required near the location of grinding operations.
- Only competent persons allowed replacing disk.
- When fixing disc, use correct tools.
- Only trained and competent operatives to use the machine.
- Make sure guard is not removed while the machine is operating.
- All required PPE must be worn.
- Ensure the guards is in place.
- Ensure personnel in close proximity are using eye protection.
- Ensure area of fragmentation is clear of personnel.