Same thing with bench grinders/cut off saws.i always stand off to the side a bit even if it has a we use grinders with guards on pipe in all positions every day.
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What supposedly is the risk something like 85% of grinder related injuries are attributed to operators knowingly removing safety guards. Sharpen lawnmower blades, and take off rust. Ships from and sold by amazon.com.
A bench grinder is something every workbench should have.
Guard your belt, protect your pinch points and get right with osha. Guard your belt, protect your pinch points and get right with osha. Any off the shelf bench grinder will satisfy osha, until you start removing safety guards. Who needs a bench grinder?