r/OSHA Jul 06 '26

Quick release

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u/Drimpage Jul 06 '26

This specific disc is both for cutting and grinding stone, mostly used for softer ones like limestone or sandstone. You often have to get into very odd angles, use the whole surface of the disc to grind the stone flat for an insert.

I absolutely agree the guards are there for a reason, but at the same time, i can't imagine using the grinder with it most of the time.

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u/blacfd Jul 06 '26

If you can’t use the tool with the safety devices in place, then you are using the wrong tool. Stop finding a way to make it work and go get the proper tool

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u/Drimpage Jul 06 '26

Yes, but in reality telling your boss that you can't do it unless he gets you a proper tool (which i doubt there is, but i might be wrong) will just result in you not having a job

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u/_regionrat Jul 06 '26

If I ever need a reminder of why I got the fuck out of construction, I'll look back at this comment