New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals
Subchapter A - The Industrial Code
Part 12 - Control Of Air Contaminants
Subpart 12-2 - Specific Operations And Specific Control Requirements
Section 12-2.1 - Cutting, grinding and polishing wheels
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
Grinding, polishing, buffing, scratch brushing, abrasive cutting-off wheel and grinding or polishing belt strap operations generating dangerous air contaminants shall be provided with local exhaust ventilation and air cleaning devices.
Exceptions:
1. Wet grinding with other than sandstone wheels and wet polishing and buffing operations if enclosures are provided which prevent splash or dispersion of liquids, abrasive compounds or mists into the workroom.
Exceptions:2. Intricate and precision grinding discs or wheels not over one inch in diameter.
Exceptions:3. Grinding or polishing of articles and instruments made of gold or platinum.
Exceptions:4. Intermittent tool grinding operations used for shop purposes only.
