Abrasive Wheels Training
Ensure your compliance with Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Course Overview
Our Abrasive Wheels Training course is designed to ensure you meet the legal requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (Regulation 9). This regulation mandates that any person using work equipment that presents a significant risk, such as an abrasive wheel, must be formally trained.
This course covers not only the safe use of the equipment but also the identification of hazards arising from its use and the necessary precautions to be observed.
Who Should Attend?
This training is essential for any person who will use, mount, or inspect abrasive equipment, putting them at a higher risk of harm. This includes operators, supervisors, and managers responsible for workplace safety.
Participant Requirements
- Candidates should have a good understanding of English.
Course Modules
- Health & Safety Legislation Overview
- Identifying Hazards of Working with Abrasive Wheels
- Evaluating the Causes of Abrasive Wheel Accidents
- Correct Selecting & Mounting of Wheels
- Safe Guarding of Grinding & Cutting Machines
- Dressing & Truing the Wheel
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements