A jagged wheel fragment can fly fast enough to penetrate the soft tissue of your neck, eyes and face. Bench grinders are powerful tools that require precision and precaution. This course will explain the steps you must take to stay safe when working with these commonly used pieces of equipment. Ideal learners are maintenance employees in general industry, employees in the construction industry, and supervisors of those employees.

This online Bench Grinder Safety course covers the following topics:

• Causes of Injury and Equipment Safety Features
• General Precautions
• Tips for Safe Use
• Maintenance and Repair

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize common causes of injury associated with bench grinders
• Identify the main safety features of a bench grinder
• Recall general precautions and tips for safe use
• Order the steps to replace a grinding wheel

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.