Abrasive Wheels Course - Tuesday 18 January

Abrasive Wheels are used in many areas and can be highly dangerous if used by untrained personnel. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that anyone involved in mounting, dressing or setting abrasive wheels is trained and certified. The course provides delegates with the knowledge needed to safely mount, dress, set and use abrasive wheels in compliance with current legislation. The course includes:

The requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 98 with respect to Abrasive Wheel Regulations

Approved advisory literature relating to the mounting of abrasive wheels

Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels and precautions which should be observed

Marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed

Storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels.

Inspecting and testing abrasive wheels

The functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balancing of abrasive wheels.

Practical assessment of operative inspecting equipment and changing abrasive wheels on stihl saw and angle grinder.

For booking information, please contact Harpreet.