Abrasive Wheel Training
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This course runs in Manchester in the North West. The Training Provider's course description is included below. Please click the Course Dates Tab above to see current course dates, or click a category link above to see other course and location options. Abrasive Wheel Training

Course Aims and Objectives.
To enable operatives to change an abrasive wheel in compliance with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER); and to use abrasive tools in a safe and efficient manner.

Enabling Objectives
At the close of the course the candidate will be able to: 
- Recognise all types of abrasive wheels and discs. 
- State the importance of wheel, and equipment, operating speeds. 
- Inspect and test all types of grinding wheel before fitting. 
- Demonstrate the correct method of stacking bench-grinding wheels. 
- Correctly read, and interpret, the information on a grinding disc. 
- State the reason for the shape of the machine arbor. 
- Quote the correct angle for using an angle grinder. 
- List and select the suitable Personal Protective Equipment needed to change, and use, a grinding wheel and disc. 
- Disable grinding wheel equipment before changing a wheel or disc. 
- Correctly fit a wheel or disc to grinding wheel or disc equipment. 
- Correctly set the gap between sole plate and wheel on a bench grinder. 
- Demonstrate pre-use checks for such equipment. 
- State the limitation of cut in any material when using a grinding disc and why limitation applies. 
- List the potential risks that the use of grinding wheel equipment presents. 
- Use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner. 
- Dress a grinding wheel using the correct tool.

Course Requirements 
- Bench grinder and wheels (including broken wheel) 
- Pavement saw (Stihl or similar) with carborundum and diamond tipped steel blades. 
- Arbor retaining nut spanners. 
- Gloves, impact rated goggles, ear defenders, and disposable dust masks. 
- Classroom with flip chart. 
- Suitable venue to enable the cutting of asphalt or concrete. 
- Hand held angle grinder. 
- Overalls and safety footwear 
- Wheel Dresser

Course Duration
Half Day
 
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Duration0.5 days
 
£75
per delegate
 
 
Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).