The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the effects of repetitive work motion and/or
extended vibration exposure:
1) Do not over-grip the machine/tool. Use only the force required to maintain control.
2) Keep hands and body dry and warm. (Blood flow is important - exercise hands and arms as often
as necessary.)
3) Keep wrists as straight as possible. (Avoid hand positions that require the wrist to be flexed, hyper
extended or turned side-to-side.)
4) Avoid anything that may inhibit blood circulation such as smoking tobacco or cold temperatures.
5) Do not support body-weight on the tool during operation.
6) Maintain a stress-free posture for the entire body.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations created by vibrating sources may cause health hazards. There are
gloves, handle wraps and other forms of protective measures available to help reduce the hazard.
The fit and condition of any vibration abatement measure must be monitored.
Ergonomics - Work Healthy
Guarding
Always make sure the wheel guard is positioned between the operator and the wheel. Flying debris
from the workpiece and/or the wheel can cause a hazard. The guard should be positioned so to
deflect debris from the grinding surface away from the operator. The diagram below details the
proper positioning of the guard to protect any handles the operator might grip and the area where the
operator stands.
Area of
Protection
