Safety Information
An Important Note About Our Products
All products sold by Gesswein are intended for use by professional tradespeople, not the general public. Additional documentation
may be requested before shipment can be made. Those not knowledgeable in the usage of hazardous equipment and materials
should not purchase these products since noncompliance with safety regulations can be dangerous to health and property.
Material Safety Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are available upon request for all products that contain hazardous ingredients. MSDSs contain
important information such as safety recommendations and emergency procedures. The fastest way to access MSDS information is
through our Web site, www.gesswein.com. Click on the Tech/MSDS button found on our home page, select MSDS and search
alphabetically for the product. You can also call us MondayFriday, 8:30am5:00pm EST at 1-800-544-2043 or 1-203-366-5400.
Eye Protection
Goggles or safety glasses with shields are recommended when using abrasive products for polishing, grinding or cutting.
Hand Protection
Gloves are recommended but not required when using most abrasive products. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
Hearing Protection
Earmuffs or earplugs may be required when using some abrasive products. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 for statutory noise limits
and requirements.
Respiratory Protection
Consider the abrasive product and material to be ground, then select and use equipment in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
in USA or CSA Z94.4-M1982 in Canada.
Engineering Controls
Provide process enclosure or local ventilation to keep dust below applicable limits and to meet hearing protection requirements.
Operating Practices
· Safe operating practices must be a part of every operation.
· Be sure to read all safety information provided with applicable products.
· Always check products for damage before use.
· Before mounting wheels, use a tachometer to measure spindle speed.
· Ensure the mounting flanges, backplate or adapter supplied by the machine manufacturer are used and kept in good condition.
ANSI Safety Requirements B7.1 provide wheel mounting requirements. Check mounting flanges for equal and correct diameter,
and use blotters when supplied.
· Always mount, true and dress wheels in conformance with the guidelines published in ANSI Safety Requirements B7.1.
· Never exceed the maximum operating speed for any product.
· Avoid dropping or bumping wheels.
· When not using wheels, store in their original packaging materials to prevent chips and cracks and to allow easy
wheel identification.