Abrasive Wheels

Who Should Attend:

Operatives, Supervisors and Managers who use or are in the proximity of Abrasive Wheels, who operate hand held/ portable machines, bench or pedestal grinding machines.

The course will benefit those who work in the environment where abrasive wheels are used.

Course Aims:

To ensure employers and employees understand and can demonstrate the safe use of abrasive wheels for all types of cutting and grinding applications. Stihl Saw, Angle Grinder, Chop Saw, Bench/Pedestal Grinder, Surface Grinder, Cylindrical Grinder.

Course Contents:

- 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, rest & accessories
- Dressing & balancing
- Specific mounting produces
- Hazards & precautions
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Inspection, testing for damage & reporting defects
- Handling & storage
- Theory test and practical exercises

Pre-requisites:

All delegates should be at least 16 years old and must supply all their own PPE.

Certification:

Delegates who successfully pass the course will receive a certificate of competency in the awareness and use of abrasive wheels

Duration:

Half Day