Part of our Managing for Safety Programme
Title | Abrasive Wheels 1 |
Content | Regulations and statutory duties Introduction to Bench grinders and portable grinders Hands on session under supervision Hazards and Risks of abrasive wheels use Types of wheels and methods of marking Storage, handling and transport abrasive wheels Inspection and testing Functions of components used with abrasive wheels Assembly, fit and balance Dressing an abrasive wheels Adjustment of the work rest on a pedestal or bench grinding machines The safe use of portable grinding and cutting machines The selection and use of suitable PPE Assessment exercise Assessment test |
Duration | 1 Day |
Location | Entrainment Training Centre or at your premise |
Cost | Please contact us for prices |
Outcome | Persons attending this course will have a sound understanding of how to operate machinery with abrasive wheels, understand the types of wheels available and recognise the place of PPE in safe working with this type of machine. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and employees will be provided with copies of the assessment records. |
Course 1 is aimed at staff with little or no experience of abrasive wheels. Course 2 is aimed at experienced workers who have not had formal training.
Both courses deal with bench/pedestal machines up to 9″/225mm dia wheels
and portable tools with disk sizes up to 12″/300mm. Training for larger wheels can be arranged
Training is in accordance with HS(G) 17 and PUWER 98
Title | Abrasive Wheels 2 |
Content | Regulations and statutory duties Hazards and Risks of abrasive wheels use Types of wheels and methods of marking Storage, handling and transport abrasive wheels Inspection and testing Functions of components used with abrasive wheels Assembly, fit and balance Dressing an abrasive wheels Adjustment of the work rest on a pedestal or bench grinding machines The safe use of portable grinding and cutting machines The selection and use of suitable PPE Assessment exercise Assessment test |
Duration | 1/2 Day |
Location | Entrainment Training Centre or at your premise |
Cost | Please contact us for prices |
Outcome | Persons attending this course will have a sound understanding of how to operate machinery with abrasive wheels, understand the types of wheels available and recognise the place of PPE in safe working with this type of machine. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and employees will be provided with copies of the assessment records. |
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