When using an angle grinder on the shop floor where others are in the vicinity, which combination best ensures safety for the operator and others?

When using an angle grinder on the shop floor where others are in the vicinity, which combination best ensures safety for the operator and others?

• A. Wearing goggles and overalls
• B. Erecting screens and wearing goggles
• C. Erecting screens and displaying a warning notice
• D. Displaying a warning notice and taping off the area

Answer: (B)

The key safety idea is combining a physical containment with personal eye protection. Erecting screens creates a shield that stops sparks and grinding fragments from reaching nearby workers, reducing the chance of injury to others. Wearing goggles protects the operator’s eyes from any particles that do get airborne or escape through gaps in the shield. Together, this setup guards both the operator and people nearby more effectively than either a barrier or PPE alone. Relying only on warnings or taping off the area doesn’t physically reduce the risk, and skipping eye protection while using a barrier (or vice versa) leaves gaps in safety.

The key safety idea is combining a physical containment with personal eye protection. Erecting screens creates a shield that stops sparks and grinding fragments from reaching nearby workers, reducing the chance of injury to others. Wearing goggles protects the operator’s eyes from any particles that do get airborne or escape through gaps in the shield. Together, this setup guards both the operator and people nearby more effectively than either a barrier or PPE alone. Relying only on warnings or taping off the area doesn’t physically reduce the risk, and skipping eye protection while using a barrier (or vice versa) leaves gaps in safety.