Abrasive wheels
Rotating grinding, cutting or finishing discs or wheels used in engineering operations. Abrasive wheel disintegration is a significant hazard; wheels must be used, mounted and dressed by trained, competent persons.
By jurisdiction
UK HSE
“abrasive wheels”Close equivalentPUWER 1998 (regulation 11) requires guarding of dangerous parts including abrasive wheels. HSE guidance (HSG17) covers the safe use of abrasive wheels. Operators must be trained and assessed as competent before mounting or dressing wheels. The maximum permissible operating speed must be clearly marked on the wheel.
Irish HSA
“abrasive wheels”Close equivalentThe General Application Regulations 2007 (Part 2, Chapter 1) apply PUWER-equivalent requirements to abrasive wheels in Irish workplaces. Operators must be trained; wheels must be correctly mounted; maximum speed markings must be observed.
US OSHA
“abrasive wheels”Close equivalentOSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 covers abrasive wheel machinery in general industry. Wheels must be tested for cracks, mounted with appropriate flanges, and guarded. Maximum operating speed must not be exceeded. Safety guards must cover the wheel except where it contacts the work.
Practitioner note: Operators must be trained and assessed as competent before mounting or dressing. Maximum permissible speed must not be exceeded.