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11th August 2012, 10:26 AM #16.
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I have seen a large 3 phase grinder with a wire wheel on one side and buffing wheel on the other. Both wheels had custom made guards that only covered the top half of the wheel that could be easily flipped right out of the way when in use. The reason for this was because when one wheel was in use the other wheel was also rotated and this represented a potential hazard. Presumably that also kept grit from getting onto the buffing wheel.
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11th August 2012, 07:59 PM #17
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11th August 2012, 09:28 PM #18Novice
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Yep. Safety guards can be taken to the nth degree. Just take a look at drill presses with a guard around the chuck so you cant switch it on if the key is still in. of course it makes it awkward to use the drill in any place. Lathes are similar, great big perspex hinged cover over the chuck. makes it impossible to work up against the chuck or use a faceplate. Some things are basic safety and you cant protect against stupidity. Sometimes common sense has to be used.
Problem is that someone with none or a liitle knowledge and background forsees a possible danger and then with little or no thought devises a remedy for a danger that may not even exist.
Cheers Phil
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11th August 2012, 10:41 PM #19
Yeah, I agree, but I've heard it straight from the horses mouth (senior WH&S guy) that there is no such thing as an accident; no such beast as common sense; and the intention is to work to the lowest common denominator, ie. someone with none or little knowledge! I see it as a slippery slope to a workers with no skills and no responsibility.
Andy Mac
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11th August 2012, 11:25 PM #20.
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11th August 2012, 11:32 PM #21.
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13th August 2012, 01:38 AM #22Member
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wire wheel
That's an impressive shiny hammer you have there in that 1st pic Pete.Another pic of the offending apparatus would be a nice touch.I would take soundmans' sound advice and rip that outer guard off and remove the tool rest.Use the lower portion of the wheel and you will find most of the stuff will deflect downwards.A good pair of vice grips always come in handy and don't forget your PPE .
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