About Abrasive Wheel Training
Abrasive Wheels training is a classroom-based course that ensures that you are competent and safe when using and inspecting different abrasive-wheel on Angle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Chop Saws and Petrol Cut Off Saws.
This is a half day course for a maximum of 8 candidates.
During the course, you will learn the steps you need to take to safely and legally use abrasive wheels; this will help to reduce accidents and allow you to work within the required legislation.
Course duration approximately 3-4 hours
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Health and safety legislation overview
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Hazards and risk control measures associated with Abrasive Wheels, including Contact, Wheel Burst, Noise, Respiratory and HAVS Hazards
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PPE selection & requirements
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Types of abrasive wheel machines and their safe use
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Correct use, setting, adjustment and inspection of flanges, guards and accessories
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Correct use, setting, adjustment and inspection of flanges, guards and accessories
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Pre-use machine safety checks
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How to mount of abrasive wheels on various equipment including hand angle grinders
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Set up and safe working of applying an Abrasive Wheel to a grinder
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Practical safe set up (no live cutting or grinding)
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Assessment Paper
