Abrasive Wheels

Course Overview:

The main benefit is that you will be able to work more safely and therefore more confidently. Furthermore, the training is a requirement under the legislation titled ‘Provisions of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)’.

The training course is for anyone who fits or uses abrasive wheels. For example, Users of angle grinders (fitted with cutting or grinding wheels), cut-off saws or bench top cut-off saws would benefit from this course. The training takes half a day to complete.

Course Aims:

To provide the students with a basic awareness of working with abrasive wheels

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course the students will be able to do the following:

- Understand the Legislation associated with Abrasive Wheels.
- Understand Fitting storing and maintaining requirements.
- Understand Hazards, testing and inspection.
- Understand Duties of the employer and the employee.
- Understand Any PPE requirements.