Minimize the Potential for Injury When Using Wire Brushes and Abrasives
By Karen Burke, District Sales Manager and Rick Hopkins, Senior Product Manager, Weiler Abrasives
Wire brushes and abrasives are highly effective tools for cleaning, deburring, grinding, cutting and finishing. But as with any tool, you must carefully consider their use for the job at hand — and always follow safety requirements and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
One key factor in safe operation is to understand how the products are designed to be used. Following best practices for using wire brushes and abrasives not only improves safety, it can also optimize performance and efficiencies.
You can learn the safe and proper use of wire brushes and abrasives to improve safety, productivity and efficiency by taking advantage of manufacturer training programs. These offerings focus specifically on the safe and proper use of these products while providing education and awareness of the hazards involved.
