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SAFETY ADVICE
SAFETY IN THE STORAGE & USE OF COATED ABRASIVES
TRANSPORT & STORAGE
All coated abrasives should be handled carefully.
Damage can be caused by mishandling, which
should be avoided.
Coated abrasives should be stored in dry, frost
free conditions. They should be kept away from
heat sources, cold, damp walls, doors or windows
and should not be in direct contact with the floor.
Temperatures and humidity should be between
18°C and 22°C and 45%-65% relative humidity.
Coated abrasives should not exposed to direct
sunlight. Products should be kept in their original
packaging until immediately before use. Once
unpacked, they should be stored in a way which
avoids distortion.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Safety goggles, ear defenders, safety gloves, dust
masks and, if conditions are severe, additional face
protection. Leather aprons and safety shoes must
be worn.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Safety instructions provided by the machine
manufacturers must be followed. Where fitted,
all guards, covers and hoods must be in place on
the machine during grinding, and should not be
modified in any way. Abrasives should not be used
near inflammable material or in an environment
where there is a risk of explosion.
Sparks should be directed away from the face and
body, if possible towards the floor. Dust extraction
equipment must be used whenever it is available.
The instructions for use given by the abrasive
manufacturer must be followed e.g. ‘Not to be
used without a support’, or ‘Not to be used for wet
grinding’. The workpiece must be firmly fixed before
grinding starts. Check all abrasives visually before
use and make certain that the product is suitable for
the application. No modifications should be made to
abrasive products after delivery.
When using a portable grinder always switch it off
and allow the spindle to stop completely before
putting the tool down. Wet grinding should only be
carried out on machines designed for this purpose
and with abrasives designated as suitable for this
type of operation.