Safety Specs for Metal Grinding.

[rayband]

Am looking for some kind of industry or military spec that defines the safety requirements for a metal grinding operation in a mixed (non-industrial) space or environment. Like, removal of flamables is obvious, but how far away must those flamables be when using a 4" grinding disk or wheel at 3500 rpm or less, etc. i.e., some specific physical design paramentrs please, not generalities.

RAYBAND
Rock Island Arsenal
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[rayband]

Perhaps this subject needs a bit more detail, as I am sure others have faced similar situations.

Our local regs state only that "--- any equipment that produces a fire, flame, or spark at a temperature higher than 228 degrees F ---", then continues with items that are either general and obvious or applicable to temporary welding/cutting operations. There is nothing more that would give specific guidance to grinding operations.

If anyone, military or civilian, has knowledge of a spec or reg that addresses the fire safety issue for grinding operations, please advise.



RAYBAND
Rock Island Arsenal
AMSTA-RIA-SEM

 

[SomeYahoo]

The only spec that came to mind is MIL-STD-1472 (Human Engineering), but searched to no avail.

Perhaps you can try the other Human Engineering specs? Search human engineering here:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/

Good Luck!

 

[rhodie]

Try posting question here:

http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=190