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Dust and fume hazards
-Dust and fumes generated when using die grinders can cause ill health (for example cancer, birth defects,
asthma and/or dermatitis); risk assessment and implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are
essential.
- Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and the potential for disturbing existing dust.
-Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in these instructions, to minimize dust or fume emissions.
- Direct the exhaust so as to minimize disturbance of dust in a dust-filled environment.
- Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of emission.
- All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes
should be correctly used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instructions, to prevent
an unnecessary increase in dust or fumes.
- Use respiratory protection in accordance with the employer's instructions and as required by occupational
health and safety regulations.
- Working in certain materials creates emission of dust and fumes, causing a potentially explosive environment.
Noise hazards
-Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss and other problems, such as
tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Therefore, risk assessment and
implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
- Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as damping materials to prevent work
pieces from “ringing”.
- Use hearing protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by occupational health
and safety regulations.
- Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in the noise level.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook,
to prevent an unnecessary increase in noise.
- If the die grinder has a silencer, always ensure that it is in place and in good working order when the die
grinder is being operated.
Vibration hazards
-Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms.
- Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your hands warm and dry.
- If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in your fingers or hands, stop using the
die grinder, tell your employer and consult a physician.
- Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook,
to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
- Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer if possible.
- Hold the tool with a light but safe grip, taking account of the required hand reaction forces, because the
risk from vibration is generally greater when the grip force is higher.
- An improperly mounted or damaged inserted tool can cause excessive vibration levels.
