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ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

This Abrasive Wheels Training course is suitable for any person who is designated by an employer as a competent person to mount abrasive wheels and can manage/maintain the required process. The aim of the course is to ensure that the delegate has the required ability to recognise the potential hazards arising with the potential use of abrasive wheels, and can also understand the required precautions that need to be taken prior to commencement of the operation.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The Abrasive Wheels Training course will take place both in the classroom and within our Training Academy and will cover the following:

• Understanding of different types of machinery used in the workplace covering abrasive and cutting operations
• Understanding the types of suitable accessories used on abrasive and cutting operations
• Understanding about the required calibration and installation of abrasive wheels
• Understanding and required knowledge regarding the health and safety regulations, HSWA 1974 & PUWER 1998 and other associated workplace regulations.
• The correct selection and use of required PPE, making sure all required assessments have been carried out prior to work activities.

PREREQUISITES

• There are no pre-requisites for this course.

CERTIFICATION

All successful delegates will receive a certificate and ID card covering their training for 2 years

DURATION

½ Day

WHAT TRAINING CAN I COMPLETE AFTER ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING?

Once you have completed your training you can upgrade your skills by completing one of our other safety training courses such as Manual Handling Training and First Aid Training 

Do you really need Abrasive Wheels training?

Operating abrasive wheels is one of the most dangerous disciplines within the construction industry. If you use abrasive wheels, whether at home or in the workplace, you are exposing yourself to a number of injuries, including the risk of death. 

According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), almost 50% of all injuries involving abrasive wheels are due to unsafe systems of work or operator errors. Additionally, the use of abrasive wheels is regulated by the Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Act 1998 (PUWER). For this reason, all operators of abrasive wheels should receive comprehensive training and be considered competent.