Mistake & recovery · #064

Using a grinder disc that is past its rated RPM for the grinder being used

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Check the RPM rating stamped on every disc before mounting it. The disc rating must meet or exceed the grinder's no-load RPM. An over-rated disc can shatt…

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Check the RPM rating stamped on every disc before mounting it. The disc rating must meet or exceed the grinder's no-load RPM. An over-rated disc can shatter at speed and cause fatal injury.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Using a grinder disc that is past its rated RPM for the grinder being used. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

Using a grinder disc that is past its rated RPM for the grinder being used

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