Abrasive Wheel

Duration 4 hours
No. of Participants Maximum 12 delegates

The abrasive wheel regulations is now part of legislation PUWER (provision & use of work equipment regulations 1998). It is a legal requirement that all persons involved in the supervision, mounting of or operational use of an abrasive wheel and machine are trained and certificated. The training is fully interactive with delegates encouraged to demonstrate their awareness of safety in the use of abrasive wheels and concludes with a short written examination. The course covers the following:

Course content includes:

  • Protective clothing
  • Legislation
  • Hazard identification
  • Characteristics of an abrasive wheel
  • The marking system
  • Handling and storage
  • Inspecting Wheels
  • Performing a ring test
  • Speed and speed conversion
  • Identifying components
  • Adjusting the work rest
  • Truing and dressing an abrasive wheel
  • General safety awareness

All courses can be run at our dedicated training centre in West Sussex, or at your own premises.

 

**Open Course Running at our training Venue in West Sussex**

 11th November 2011

12th January 2011

Call 01903 871381 to book your place

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