1/2 Day Course
This course is designed to instruct employees in the theory and practice of safe use of Abrasive Wheels to comply with the Abrasive Wheels Regulations.
This abrasive wheels training course is legally required for all those who are involved in the purchase & selection, storage & handling, mounting, dressing and use of abrasive wheels. This includes either fixed (e.g. Bench grinders or polishers) or portable (e.g. angle grinders) abrasive wheels.
Who Should Attend?
All employees who have to operate equipment fitted with abrasive wheels. It also provides participants with the knowledge required to safely mount an abrasive wheel.
Training Methods:
Classroom based PowerPoint Presentation.
Practical demonstrations; inspection and mounting abrasive wheels.
Practical and theory test.
Additional Information:
Refresher Training is recommended at intervals not greater than 2 years.
Course Content:
- Abrasive wheels regulations.
- Identifying the hazards working with abrasive wheels.
- Selecting the correct wheel for the job.
- Inspection & testing of abrasive wheels.
- Guarding of grinding and cutting operations.
- Dressing and truing of abrasive wheels.
- Functions of components, flanges, blotters etc.
- Differences between grinding and cutting operations.
- Safe mounting of the abrasive wheels.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this training participants will be able to:
- Safely store and identify abrasive wheels.
- Be able to select the appropriate wheel for use.
- Be able to inspect and recognise damaged wheels.
- Be able to safely mount an abrasive wheel.
- Understand the hazards and risks when using abrasive wheels.
Certification:
ASL Safety Abrasive Wheels Certificate awarded on successful completion of the course.