Abrasive Wheels
Duration:
1/2 Day
Course Code:
HS001
Who's it for:
All operatives who need to know how to safely mount, change and use abrasive wheels and discs on portable machines and bench grinders.
Accreditations
Aims and benefits:
To provide training in the safe mounting of abrasive wheels and discs on portable
machines and bench grinders.
Course Content:
- Relevant aspects of regulations and associated legislation
- Approved methods of inspecting and storing equipment
- Different types of wheels and discs and their functions
- Understand the legal requirements under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment
- Regulations [PUWER]
- Understand mounting and testing of abrasive wheels
- Understand dressing, balancing and adjusting abrasive wheels
- Understand the need for correct PPE [Personal Protective Equipment]
Training Methods:
- Practical Aspect
- Classroom/Tutorials
Methods of Assessment:
- Practical Test
- Written Test
- In House Certification upon successful completion of course
Where Next?:
- NPORS Accreditation also available subject to training and testing
