Abrasive Wheels
Abrasive wheels course covers the safe handling, selection, inspection, mounting, and operation of abrasive wheels, including understanding the potential hazards associated with their use, proper personal protective equipment (PPE), relevant safety regulations, and how to identify and choose the correct wheel for a specific task, all aimed at minimizing the risk of accidents while using grinding tools in the workplace.
Description
Our Abrasive Wheels course provides essential training for anyone required to use, mount, or inspect abrasive wheels in the workplace. Covering key safety regulations, correct handling techniques, and risk assessments, this course ensures compliance with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and promotes best practices to prevent accidents. Participants will gain hands-on experience in mounting, dressing, and storing abrasive wheels safely.
This 3-hour course includes both theoretical and practical elements, ensuring attendees leave with the confidence to operate abrasive wheel equipment safely. A practical assessment is required, so full PPE—including head, hand, and eye protection, as well as full coveralls—is mandatory. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their competence in safe abrasive wheel use.
Abrasive Wheels is listed in the Construction Training Directory. Candidates achievements will be listed in the Construction Training Register.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of operation of atleast one type of abrasive wheel; hand held grinder, bench grinder, chop saw etc...