Selection and Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels Training

It is a legal requirement under The Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER) that all staff who use abrasive wheels receives abrasive wheels training in the safe use of the tools and changing of wheels.

Total Safety can provide professional training to allow you to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1998 (PUWER).

Course Content

• Requirements of 1998 PUWER Act
• General Health & Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Eye Protection
• Protection of Others
• Hand-Arm Vibration
• Safe Use
• Inspection Of Machines
• Wheel Selection - Practical
• Wheel Mounting - Practical
• Wheel Dressing Bench/Pedistal Grinders - Practical
• Wheel Guarding- Practical
  

Objectives

• Current Legislations In Place And Gain The Skills Required To Work With Abrasive Wheels
• The Ability To Define And Analyse Abrasive Wheels
• Understand How An Abrasive Wheel Actually Works
• Understanding The Speed Of Abrasive Wheels
• Understanding Of Types Of Abrasive Wheel Specifications
• Legal Requirements For Training
• Understand The Use Of Risk Assessments
• Knowledge Of Personal Protective Equipment

Certification

Delegates who complete this course will receive a photographic card and a certificate.  These are valid for 3 years.