67% of accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to the wrong type of wheel being fitted. Remember wheels should only be fitted by a competent person. Whilst using an abrasive wheel the most dangerous part is changing the wheel, if this is done incorrectly all kinds of problems can occur.
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 certified.
Our training is offered at your site UKwide for groups of upto 10 people making this a cost effective method to get your workforce training in the safe use of abrasive wheels. This is a 1/2 day course so we offer additional training for another group or another subject at a discounted rate call for details.
Our abrasive wheels training courses will give your employees the knowledge to safely carry out their work using Abrasive wheels and disc grinders the Abrasive wheel course covers the following areas:
- Health & Safety at Work
- Employer Duties & Employee Duties
- COSHH
- Noise
- PPE / PUWER
- Use of Equipment – Controls, stop, start and safe use
- Operator Maintenance
- Changing of Abrasive Wheels
- Abrasive Wheels – Physical checks, storage, handling, guards, arbour diameters, types and speeds
- Assessment in the safe mounting of the wheel / disc and use of the machine.
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