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WorksheetsRHS - Pedestal Grinder Safety Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The proper spacing for the tool rest on the pedestal grinder is:
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
As close as possible without touching the wheel
The student must wear safety glasses or face shield while operating the grinder because:
Flying sparks or grit may cause injury to the student
It enables the operator to see the work more clearly
It alerts others that the grinder is going to be used
The teacher will be really mad if you don't
For a grinder with 2 grinding wheels, the number of students who can safeley operate the grinder is:
One
Two
Three
None of the above
When watching someone who is using the pedestal grinder:
Don't talk to them
Don't distract them form their work
Allow them plenty of work space
All the above
Grind only on the ___________ of the grinding wheel, never on the side.
Corner
Face
Bottom
Inside edge
A student should stand to one side of the grinding wheel when turning it on because:
This will allow more room for another person to use the wheel
The wheel may shatter causing potential injury to anyone directly in front of it
It makes less noise
This position allows a more comfortable position while waiting
To grind small parts on the pedestal grinder you should:
Hold them in your bare hands
Hold them with a rag
Use a very course wheel
Get special instructions and permission from the teacher before grinding small parts
If you find a flammable liquid container within the grinding area, you should
Not worry about it
Move it to a safe area away form the sparks of the grinder
Place a cover over the container
None of these
When you finish using the pedestal grinder and you want to stop it, you should:
Grab it with your hands
Turn it off and let it come to a complete stop before walking away
Force a piece of metal into the wheel
Wedge a pencil between the tool rest and the stone
Injuries result when clothing, hair, and jewelry are caught in the grinder. To avoid such injuries:
Wear jewelry on the hand you use the least
Wear a jacket
Remove jewelry, secure long hair, and tuck in loose clothes
None of the above
