Abrasive wheel training designed to meet the requirements of PUWER 98 and the Health and Safety Executive publication HSG 17 “Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels”.

What You will Learn

• Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel and the Types of Abrasive Wheels

• Marking of Abrasive Wheels and the British Standard Marking System Speed

• Hazards and Precautions to be Taken

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Storage and Handling of Abrasive Wheels

• Inspection and Methods of Testing for Damage

• Abrasive Wheel Machine Components

• Guarding

• Dressing & Truing

• Specific Mounting Procedures 

Suitable For

Supervisors and operators of abrasive wheel machines. No experience is necessary in order to join this course.

Duration

Half day