Our Abrasive Wheels training course provides training in the safe use of abrasive wheels in compliance with the requirements of PUWER and HASAWA 1974.
This course can be completed at our training centre or we can deliver it onsite.
Our abrasive wheels course is suitable for all operators, supervisors and managers, who as part of their working duties select, mount, use or inspect abrasive wheels. Covers all types of cutting an grinding application (Angle Grinders, Chop Saws, Bench/Pedestal Grinders, Disc Cutters, Cut-Off Saws, etc).
Course Content
Outline of the Abrasive Wheels Training Programme:-
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- PUWER (The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
- HSE Publication HSG 17 “Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels”
- Wheel Burst
- Portable Angle Grinder Safety
- Types & Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel
- Making of Abrasive Wheels
- Abrasive Wheel Machine Components
- Operating Speeds for Abrasive Wheels
- Guards, Rests & Accessories
- Dressing & Balancing
- Specific Mounting Produces
- Hazards & Precautions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inspection, Testing for Damage & Reporting Defects
- Handling & Storage
- Theory Test (multiple choice), with Practical Exercises
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