Safe Use Of Abrasive Wheels
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Duration: Half-day

Who Should Attend?

The Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels training programme is designed for any person who may be required to use an abrasive wheel in the workplace or requires familiarisation with the associated regulations.

Aim

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels and to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), in the safe mounting of abrasive wheels and discs on portable machinery.

Course Content

Legal requirements and responsibilities.

Nature of hazards and identification of causes.

Safe work area.

Selection of correct machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Method of marking, storing, handling and transporting.

Storage, checking and use of discs.

Machine checks.

Mounting and dressing.

Knowledge

By the end of the training course delegates will be able to:

Understand the legal requirements and their responsibility for the safe use of abrasive wheels.

Identify a potential hazard and its reasonable foreseeable risks.

Select the appropriate machinery and PPE required for the work being undertaken.

Select appropriate safety equipment that may be used and carry out appropriate pre-use checks.

Be able to correctly mark, store, handle and transport abrasive wheels and any ancillary equipment such as discs.

Conduct a practical exercise using the appropriate safety equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.

Training Methods

Classroom based tutorials and demonstrations.

A practical exercise may be included into the syllabus, subject to a suitable and risk assessed practical area and the necessary equipment and PPE being made available for the duration of the training.

Training will be specific only to the type of abrasive wheel used by the delegates in their line of work and therefore needs to be advised to us at the time of booking.

Additional Information

Delegates should provide a passport photograph on the day of training for production of ID Cards.

Delegates attending this course should be 18+ years and should inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems or are taking any medication which may create difficulties in undertaking elements of this training course.

The content of this course includes awareness of periodic examinations of equipment. The course does not provide full training in maintenance of equipment. Additional training relating to this subject may be of benefit to delegates (further information available upon request).

For training held at your own location, please ensure that the classroom you make available has cutting equipment, a 240v power supply and is a suitable size for the number of delegates attending. Please ensure that the practical area has been risk assessed, is free from harm and is suitable for training.

Suggested Follow-Up Courses

Manual Handling Techniques

New Roads and Street Works for Operatives

New Roads and Street Works for Supervisors

First Aid

Manual Handling Techniques
 
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Duration0.5 days
 
£85
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Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).