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Health & Safety Training

Abrasive Wheels

Duration
0.5 days

This course is designed to help the individual understand their responsibilities within the workplace and is aimed at persons working with Abrasive Wheels. It is a legal requirement under The Provision and use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) that all staff who use abrasive wheels receive abrasive wheels training in the safe use of the tools and changing of wheels.

The aim of the course is to provide training to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1998 (PUWER).

 

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course candidates will be able to:

  • Identify the significant hazards associated with the mounting and use of abrasive wheels.
  • To satisfy legislative requirements concerning the use of such equipment.
  • To prevent injury to the persons mounting or using the abrasive wheel Outline Programme

 

Course Agenda

This course will cover the following topics: -

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
  • Methods of marking abrasive wheels
  • Methods of storage, handling and transportation
  • Testing and inspection
  • Methods of mounting on equipment
  • Method of dressing wheels
  • Compounds used in manufacture
  • Accident statistics

 

Assessment

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

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