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This section contains guidance about safely using fixed hand-held grinders and powder-actuated hand-held fastening tools.
A grinder spins a disc or wheel of bonded abrasive to grind or cut metal. In this factsheet, the terms “disc” and “wheel” are used interchangeably.
Powder-actuated tools such as nail guns have the potential to do serious damage to people and property and should only be used by certified operators with appropriate skills and training.