PedestalGrinderSOP.docVIP

Pedestal Grinder Procedure Dept: Multi-department Laboratory: Student Machine Shop Rm: HML 113 Authored by: ________________________________________ ____________ Dick Sevier, Research Support Engineer Date: Reviewed and Approved by: ________________________________________ ____________ Matt Lundgren, EHS Lab Safety Officer Date: Filename: Pedestal Grinder 03-Oct-11 Revision: 1 Procedure Type Process/Protocol Chemical Hazard Class Brief Overview Scope This procedure provides general instructions on how to use the pedestal grinder. Grinders are often used for grinding the cutting surfaces of tools. When using a grinding wheel, the tool or workpiece is held against a tool rest and brought in contact with the face of the wheel, which rotates at high speed by a direct drive motor. When fitted with polishing or buffing wheels, they can be used to polish a workpiece. This document describes typical operations only; consult a shop supervisor if you need to perform an operation not described here. Changing wheels and maintenance of the tool are beyond the scope of this document due to the skill required and diversity of tools and processes associated with these operations. Potential Hazards Injury due to entanglement with grinding wheel Injury due to disintegration of wheel. Eye injury due to debris ejected from grinding. Burns due to workpiece becoming hot or sparks showering hand. Sparks from sanding operation igniting flammable materials nearby or dust in a dusty environment. Engr. Controls Wheel covers PPE Safety glasses, non-slip, close-toed shoes Addl Equipment, Tools: Tool fixture (opt.), hand broom, dust pan Mat’ls, Supplies: Polishing or buffing compound as needed Add’l Training Requirements All mandatory shop training modules Hands-on training for this tool Video training for this tool Special Requirements: Handling Facilities n/a Spill Inciden