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Health & Safety Training Course

Abrasive Wheels

Description 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 selecting, mounting, specifying or using abrasive wheels is trained, certified and deemed to be competent by their employer.

The aim of our course is to provide each delegate with the knowledge needed to safely identify, inspect, store, transport, and mount abrasive wheels,
Duration Half-Day (4 hours)
Group Sizes Between 8 - 12 people
Content 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.
  • How to identify abrasive wheels type and characteristics.
  • 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.
  • The methods of safe use of abrasive wheels on petrol, electric and compressed air powered cutting machines and angle grinders.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
Assessment Whilst no external assessment is conducted on this course, all candidates will be assessed throughout the duration of the course and all successful candidates will be issued with an attendance certificate.
Pricing Course Pricing
Availability Available Dates
Additional Information
  • All delegates must be over 18 years of age
Approved by the HSE
First Aid Centre No 63/03
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