Abrasive Wheel - Safe Use, Maintenance & Mounting of Abrasive Wheels

Duration: One Day
No. Of Participants: 12 Maximum
Certification: A C & M Training Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to each participant on this course.

The provision and use of Work Equipment requires that any person using a piece of work equipment that presents a significant risk to the user must be trained and that the training covers not only the use but also any hazards arising from the use and the precautions to be observed. It is not adequate to assume that because a person has a qualification in a trade, that they are competent with any tools related to that trade. This is especially true of power tools.

Course Aim:

To Enable candidates to Select and Mount Abrasive Wheels safely in accordance with the Safety in Industry (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 1982 & 2005

Course Objective:

• To identify the hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
• Identify the methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
• List the methods of storage, handling and transportation of abrasive wheels
• Show the methods for testing and inspecting wheels for damage
• Demonstrate the correct method of mounting an abrasive wheel including knowledge of the function of the components
• Show the method of dressing an abrasive wheel
• To adjust the rest correctly
• The requirements of the regulations
• Risks associated with Power Tools
• Practical training session, from which all delegates will be assessed

Course Delivery:

• The Abrasive Wheel course will be delivered by means of classroom theory sessions and practical exercises
• At the end of the course each candidate will undertake a practical and theory assessment to ensure they have achieved the proper standard in safe use, maintenance & Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
• The course will be supported by means of powerpoint presentation, training video and course handouts

During the sessions there will be reference to:

• Safety in Industry (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 1982
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006
• Manufacturers Handbooks