Abrasive Wheels

 


Duration: Half Day

 

This course has been developed in house by our own expert staff. It has been designed to comply with the latest Health and Safety requirements regarding safe use of fixed bench and portable grinders and cutters

 

Who should attend:

 

This course is suitable for all operators, managers and supervisors who, as part of their working duties select, mount, specify or use abrasive wheels as defined in PUWER Regulations 1998.

 

The aim of the course is to enable delegates to work safely, to provide awareness of the dangers and hazards of abrasive wheels, and to offer practical steps to reduce workplace accidents and encourage workers to adopt a culture that results in a safer workplace.

 

Course Content & Agenda :

 

·         Overview of Health and Safety Legislation

·         PUWER 1998

·         Hazards, Risks and Risk Control Measures

·         Accident Causation and Prevention

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PP

·         Types of Machines and Abrasive Wheels

·         Noise Hazards

·         Pre-Use Abrasive Wheel and Machine Safety Checks

·         Mounting of Abrasive Wheels

·         Dressing, Truing and Balancing

·         Course Assessment

 

 

Aims & Objectives:

 

The course will enable delegates to ensure that safety issues are managed efficiently, protecting the workforce, other people and the general environment, and will ensure that legal compliance is achieved.

 

Delivery:

 

This course can be delivered at your premises at a time convenient to you. The programme is delivered over half a day and a Certificate of Attendance is issued.