Abrasive Wheels

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    Ipswich

  • Class hours

    4h

Course Aim: Many occupations are involved in the extensive use of hand-held cutting-off/grinding power tools. The main injuries arising from the use of these tools are severe friction burns, lung disease and loss of eyesight. These types of hazards can cause ill health, ruin lives and affect businesses. Suitable for: This course is suitabe for people who are involved in using hand-held cutting-off/grinding machines and have the responsibility of changing (mounting) abrasive wheels. It would also be suitable for those who act in a supervisory or management role and need to be aware of their responsibilities in relation to the use of equipment, which incorporate abrasive wheels/ diamond blades.

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Location

Start date

Ipswich (Suffolk)
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70-72 The Havens, Ransomes, Europark, IP3 9BF

Start date

On request

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Teachers and trainers (2)

Richard Marsh

Richard Marsh

HSEQ Trainer

The trainer for this course has extensive experience in design and delivery of health & safety training programmes. They are qualified by NEBOSH (National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health) and Graduate member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) and is a member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

Tony Miller

Tony Miller

HSEQ Trainer

The trainer for this course has extensive experience in design and delivery of health & safety training programmes. They are qualified by NEBOSH (National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health) and Graduate member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) and is a member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

Course programme

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998(PUWER 98) requires employers to provide adequate training on all types of work equipment. There is also separate guidance for safety in use of abrasive wheels (HSG 17)

Course Objectives:

· Define what an ‘Abrasive Wheel’ is.

· Use the Abrasive wheel marking system (BS ISO 525/BS EN 12413) to select the correct disc for the work in hand.

· Correctly inspect abrasive discs/diamond blades prior to use.

· State the Regulations and HSG standards that apply to abrasive wheel equipment.

· Correctly inspect and mount an abrasive disc.

Course content includes:

· Identifying hazards and risks arising from the use of abrasive discs / diamond blades and the precautions to be observed.

· Methods of marking abrasive discs with their type, size and maximum operating speed.

· How to handle, store and transport abrasive discs/diamond blades.

· How to inspect and test an abrasive disc/diamond blade for damage.

· The functions of all the components used with abrasive discs such as flanges, blotters, bushes, nuts etc;

· The correct mounting of abrasive discs/diamond blades on hand held

· How to work out peripheral speeds

· The use of suitable personal protective equipment (e.g. eye protection).

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