Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels

Course Duration	Half Day including practical element
Who will Benefit	Anyone who has to change and use abrasive wheels; any supervisors/managers overseeing this operation
Legislative Requirement	Regulation 9 (1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Aims of Training	To ensure that delegates know how to safely use, fit and maintain an abrasive wheel and the machinery, thus enabling them to carry out tasks with this equipment safely.
Training Objectives	To ensure that delegates are able to: Dress abrasive wheels – where appropriate Check whether discs or wheels are safe to mount Carry out a ring test – where appropriate Mount abrasive wheels Understand the need for safe handling and storage Select the correct PPE Demonstrate safe handling
Maximum Number of Delegates	10 All delegates must have the correct PPE in order to attend this course: dust masks; impact resistant eye protection; hearing protection; and safety footwear
Resources Required	Client to provide: Machines and a selection of the discs/wheels that are used Training room to comfortably accommodate all the delegates with 240V power supply for the theory component of the course Trainer to provide: Training Equipment (course notes and presentation package)