06.02.01 Angle grinder safety

Be sure your work is:

• Not painted

• Only metal

• Securely fastened to a work bench or in a vise

• None of these

When using a portable angle grinder you must wear:

• A hat

• Rubber gloves

• Leggings

• Eye protection

While using the portable angle grinder, be careful not to:

• Catch the disk on the corner and cause the kick back

• Hit the power cord with the disc

• Throw sparks at people around you

• All the above

Be sure that the sparks from the portable angle grinder are:

• Aimed at no one

• Aimed at the flammables

• Aimed at your best friend

• Aimed at the welding tanks

Before setting down the portable angle grinder:

• Be sure the grinder has stopped completely

• See what time it is

• Lay it down regardless of speed

• None of the above

What PPE should be worn when operating the portable disc grinder?

• Safety glasses

• Safety glasses and hearing protection

• Safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves

• Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and face shield.

When operating the portable disc grinder, the grinding disc should be positioned so the sparks and grit are thrown....

• away from the operator

• away from the operator and others in the work area

• up to avoid hitting others.

The grinding disc should be replaced when worn to _______ of its original diameter.

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

Grinding with the portable disc grinder should not occur in an area which .....

• has windows that face the classroom

• has large stacks of metal nearby

• has flammable materials or combustible gases

Hands and forearms should be protected by wearing _____ when using the portable disc grinder.

• gloves

• long sleeved shirt

• long sleeved shirt and gloves

• long sleeved leather gloves