Outline

Abrasive Wheels Training is required under The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2016 (Abrasive Wheels) This relates specifically to any persons selecting and mounting abrasive wheels on equipment such as Angle Grinders, Con- Saws, Bench Grinders and Road Saws. The training is also relevant to any persons using this equipment. 

Aims 

The aim of this training to is to provide candidates with the required knowledge and practical skills to be able to carry out abrasive wheel operations including selection and mounting of Abrasive Wheels. This training fulfils the training requirements of The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2016 (Abrasive Wheels)

Who should attend/Pre-Requisites  

This course is aimed at persons involved in the selection and mounting of Abrasive Wheels this includes Angle Grinders, Con- Saws, Bench Grinders and Road Saws. 

Max. number of participants 

12

Assessment 

Theory and Practical Assessment

Duration 

Half Day

Certification 

Safety Solutions Certification

Content 

•    Applicable legislation

• Duties and Responsibilities 

•    Associated Hazards 

•  Risk Assessment 

•    Wheel Marking systems

•    Storing, Handling and Transporting Wheels Inspection/Testing 

•    Components and Assembly 

•    Wheel Balancing and Dressing

•   Practical and Theory Assessment