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What should you always check before using an Abrasive Wheel?
The colour of the wheel
The presence of cracks or damage
How heavy it is
Which standard covers Abrasive Wheel safety in the UK?
ISO 9001
BS EN 12413
BS 5839
What should always be fitted to a grinding machine?
A safety guard
A rubber handle
A circuit breaker
Who is allowed to mount or change an Abrasive Wheel?
Anyone with experience using tools
Only trained and authorised persons
The site supervisor
What regulation sets out the main safety requirements for Abrasive Wheels?
PUWER 1998
LOLER 1998
RIDDOR 2013
Do Abrasive Wheels need changing if dropped?
Yes
Only if visibly damaged
No
What is the purpose of a blotter (paper washer) on an Abrasive Wheel?
Prevents the wheel from slipping on the flange
Helps identify the wheel type
Tells you who the manufacturer is
What must be shown on the label of an Abrasive Wheel?
Country of origin
Manufacturer’s address only
Maximum operating speed
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn when using Abrasive Wheels?
Gloves only
Hard hat and hi-vis
Eye protection and appropriate PPE
What should you do if the wheel vibrates excessively during use?
Stop and check the machine and wheel
Keep going until it stops
Press harder to balance it
What is the purpose of the machine guard?
To make the machine look tidy
To direct sparks away
To protect the operator from fragments if the wheel bursts
What should you always do before leaving the machine unattended?
Leave it running to cool
Turn it off and let the wheel stop completely
Remove the wheel
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