Our Abrasive Wheel Training Course is aimed at those responsible for mounting, setting and using abrasive wheels. Almost half of accidents involving abrasive wheels happen because of unsafe working practice and operator errors. These accidents can be avoided by ensuring that you receive the appropriate training, providing you with the skills and knowledge necessary to protect yourself and others.
Following a strict health and safety practice is not only paramount in ensuring your own safety it is also a legal requirement. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires employers to provide adequate training for safe use of abrasive wheels.
TL training offers the most skilled, professional and supportive trainers and our courses are both interactive and informative. This training course will provide you with an introduction to working safely with abrasive wheels so that you are able to identify the hazards, understand the risks and know the correct measures to take in order to prevent injury. The course covers the different types of abrasive wheel, diamond blades and cutting and grinding techniques. You will also gain knowledge and the ability to select the correct wheel suitable for each job, the suitable PPE required and how to cut and grind using the tool safely and efficiently.
Other topics covered in this course include:
- Overview of HASWA 1974 and how it effects the planning of each job
- PUWER regulations
- Common causes of accidents involving abrasive wheels
- Hazards, risks and control measures
- Safety inspection of equipment
- Dressing, truing and balancing
- Fitting and mounting procedures (theory and practical)
Get In Touch
Interested in undertaking one of our Abrasive Wheel training courses in Wirral? Call us today on 0151 343 0588 to learn more. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
