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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

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Once you have clicked above and sent us your enquiry, our team of advisors will then review your specific needs and email the details that best suit you. We may need to contact you to clarify requirements prior to processing the enquiry.