Abrasive Wheels + Face Fit Test

Short course

In Barrow-In-Furness

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Barrow-in-furness

  • Duration

    1 Day

Is to train operatives in the correct and safe use of abrasive wheels and discs, by instructing them on the correct selection, mounting and use of the disc and wheels. Suitable for: Users of portable grinding and cutting equipment and bench grinders.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria)
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Unit 8b, Peter Green Way, Furness Business Park, LA14 2PE

Start date

On request

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Course programme

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Employers are required to ensure that anyone changing and mounting a bonded abrasive wheel or disc has received the appropriate instruction and training on the aspects of safety in relation to abrasive wheels.

Operatives will also be given a particle face fit test on the RPE issued for use by their respective employers and a record of these tests will be submitted to their respective companies

COURSE CONTENT

  • Health and safety legislations
  • PPE requirements
  • Requirements of the PUWER regulations.
  • Storage, selection and mounting of abrasive wheels & discs
  • Hand arm vibration
  • Safe working practices in the correct use of cutting and grinding tools
  • Particle face fit test
  • Practical test on selection and mounting of discs.
  • Practical instruction on the use of cutting and grinding tools

COURSE VENUE
This course can be run on the clients’ premises, sites, or at an pre-arranged venue

Size: 1-12

Additional information

Support: CITB/Construction skills grants will be available to registered companies.

Abrasive Wheels + Face Fit Test

Price on request