Abrasive Wheels Training is a ½ day training course for portable grinding machines. The course is conducted on-site and has been designed and structured to comply with the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) & HS(G)17
Extract from PUWER:
In relation to Abrasive Wheels PUWER requires, among other things, that all machinery is suitable for its intended use and is properly maintained and that employees including those using, mounting and managing the use of Abrasive Wheels are fully informed and properly trained in their use.
- Applicable Legislation PUWER & HS(G)17
- Machine Types
- Operational Speeds
- Register
- Guarding
- Composition of discs
- Function of Flanges
- Wheel Selection
- Power Saws
- Electricity (if applicable)
- Working conditions
- Practical Demonstration
- Theory Test
- Handout
- Practical Exercise in selection and inspection of appropriate abrasive discs/wheels
- Practical Exercise in mounting abrasive Wheels and Discs
- Practical Exercise in methods that may be adopted when using grinding/cutting-off machines
On Site
(Delegates are required to provide their own suitable PPE)
