Titan TTB878GRD Manual page 11

TTB878GRD by TITAN
the selection of abrasives, the user shall request information from the
manufacturer or supplier.
Visual inspection and ring test
Abrasives shall be subjected to a visual inspection as received before mounting.
In addition, a ring test shall be executed for abrasives with diameter > 80 mm.
Damaged abrasives shall not be used.
Mounting, before starting and information for grinding
The mounting of abrasives shall be carried out according to the instructions
provided by both, the abrasive and the machine manufacturer. Special attention
shall be drawn to the fact that mounting of abrasives is to be carried out by a
qualified trained person, Each time after mounting, the abrasive shall be test run
for a reasonable time – the specified maximum operating speed of the abrasive
shall not be exceeded.
The following information applies to professional users only but is good
practice for all users:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNING FOR CONSTRUCTION DUST
The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1
October 2012 now also targets to reduce the risks associated with silica, wood
and gypsum dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at- risk groups within this because of the
dust that they breathe: silica dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk to your
lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things like sand,
sandstone and granite. It is also commonly found in many construction
materials such as concrete and mortar. The silica is broken into very fine dust
(also known as Respirable Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many common
tasks such as cutting, drilling and grinding. Breathing in very fine particles of
crystalline silica can lead to the development of:
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Lung cancer
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Silicosis
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder / Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)
And breathing in fine particles of wood dust can lead to the development of
Asthma. The risk of lung disease is linked to people who regularly breathe
construction dust over a period of time, not on the odd occasion.
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