ABRASIVE WHEELS

There is a requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 for the changing of abrasive wheels to be restricted to persons who are properly trained and have been appointed by their employers.

This one day course is designed to provide attendees with the skills and knowledge to enable them to safely and successfully mount abrasive wheels.

Who should attend the course?
The course has been developed for anyone who needs to change the abrasive wheel on a machine to enable them to carry out their daily tasks.

Persons who would benefit from this course would include: Operators of machines using abrasive wheels and those who supervise the work.

Course Aims
To help attendees identify the correct abrasive wheel to be fitted for the task and demonstrate to them how to change the wheel in a safe manner.

Training Methods
The course is a powerpoint presentation and includes tutorials and a practical exercise / assessment.

COURSE CONTENT
Theory
Legislation relating to the use of abrasive wheels.
The standard marking of abrasive wheels.
The safe storage and handling of abrasive wheels.
Personal protective equipment to be worn during use of portable hand held machines.
The inspection and maintenance of the equipment.

Practical
The mounting of straight sided and depressed centred wheels.

Assessment
All persons attending the course will be required to take part in the practical exercise and pass a test paper prior to completing.