Abrasive Wheel Awareness Course
Course Duration
1/2 Day
Certificate Valid for
3 Years
Prices Start From
£114pp (inc VAT)
Who is This Course
Aimed At?
Operatives whose duties are to include working with and changing abrasive wheels equipment, including hand-held Grinders/disc cutters, STIHL type saws, bench mounted grinders, and cut-off saws.
This course would suit managers, charge hands and supervisors who also manage or supply for use abrasive wheel equipment.
Course
Aims & Objectives
Attendees should complete the service with an understanding of the necessary control measures required for safe use of abrasive wheel equipment, include selection and fitting of disc’s and cutters.
Managers and supervisors will be able to assess whether their work force are using abrasive wheel equipment safely and in harmony with current safe working practices.
Course
Content
- Review of current legislation
- Review of HSG 17 (HSE Published guidance for abrasive wheels)
- Detailed discussion on Noise, dust and vibration hazards and control
- Changing and selection of wheel/disc types
- Machine pre-use inspections
- Cutting methods and posture
- The correct method of stopping and isolating
- Short theory test and practical assessment
Achievement
A MTST certificate of training in the safe use and pre use checks of hand held abrasive wheels equipment with the equipment type identified.
Delegate Experience & Renewals
All delegates MUST have had a minimum of 3 months employment. They must also be physically fit, able to carry out the practical assessment and have sufficient experience in the work place to be deemed competent to use the equipment after successful training.
Note: restricted certification can be issued for Novice workers​
PPE Required
Safety footwear and gloves.
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