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Abrasive Wheels Safety Training Course

Aims 

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On completion of this course candidates will be able to:

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• Identify hazards associated with abrasive wheels

• Consider precautions to be taken

• Correctly store and handle abrasive wheels

• Select an appropriate abrasive wheel for a specific machine and task

• Carry out inspection and safe mounting of abrasive wheels

Content

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The course is delivered on the client’s premises and provides a practical session for wheel/disc changing and mounting for the specific equipment in use.

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Delegates will be taught the following topics:

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• The requirements of the Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

• Abrasive wheels hazards, risks & control measures

• Safe Ten stages

• Selecting & Identifying Abrasive wheels (markings/types & speeds)

• Inspecting and Testing abrasive wheels

• Storing Abrasive Wheels

• Mounting of Abrasive wheels & Guard design

• Truing & Dressing wheel

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The course will cover the following types of abrasive wheels:

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• TYPE 1 Grinding (Bench)

• TYPE 41 Flat for Cutting

• TYPE 42 Depressed Centre for Cutting

• TYPE 27 Depressed Centre for Grinding

All Courses​

• IOSH 

Working Safely

Managing Safely

Managing Safely Re-certification

• Basic Accident Investigation (1 Day)

• Accident Investigation (2 Days)

• Railway Awareness

• Site Supervisor Training

• Internal Audit Training

• Introduction To ROGS / Developing & Maintaining Staff Competence

• Risk Assessment Training

• Fire Safety Training

• Emergency First Aid Training

• Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

• CDM Regulations Training

• Asbestos Awareness Training 

• Lone Working

• Abrasive Wheels Safety Training

• Lifting & Slinging Course

• Project Safety Management Training

• Conflict Resolution

• Principles of Manual Handling