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Abrasive Wheels

Construction Safety, Core Course, NEBOSH / H&S
Equipment specific courses (angle grinder / stihl saw / road saw etc) to meet the requirements of PUWER Regulations. Combination courses available.
This course is fully Complies with the current regulations to an In House standard
  • Basic Training 1 Day/Refresher Training 0.50 Day
  • Relevant Legislation
  • Structure and manufacture of abrasive wheels
  • Hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels
  • Abrasive wheel accidents and safety statistics
  • Wheel marking system
  • Correct wheel selection
  • Component functions e.g. flanges, blotters, nuts etc
  • Machines, maintenance and Inspection
  • Storing, handling and transportation
  • Wheel inspection for damage prior to mounting
  • Replacing Abrasive wheels
  • Adjust guards and Rests
  • Mounting Procedures
  • Balancing, truing and dressing abrasive wheels
  • Guarding of abrasive wheel machines
  • Guard and tool rest adjustment
  • Grinding and cutting differences
  • Dressing and truing operations (depending on wheel type)
  • P.P.E. requirements
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Practical Session
  • Theory Test
  • Practical Test

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