Abrasive Wheel - Half Day
Short course
In Peterborough
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Peterborough
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
This half day training course is aimed at anyone who selects, mounts or uses abrasive wheels. The course covers different types of abrasive wheel, diamond blades, pre-use inspection to wheels and tools, hazards, correct PPE, fire control, regulations, correct cutting/grinding techniques and correct selection of wheels.
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About this course
To cover the duty of care placed on employers by the PUWER regulations 1998 to provide adequate training for the safe use abrasive wheels. To give the candidate the knowledge to select the correct wheel for the job, the suitable PPE required, and to cut or grind using the tool safely.
Any person(s) who, as part of their working duties, are involved in the selection, inspection and use of abrasive wheels in the workplace.
Own PPE should be brought.
Attendance Certificated
Reviews
Subjects
- Engineering
- Health and Safety
Teachers and trainers (1)
Vogal Trainer
Welding Instructor
Course programme
This half day course (up to 8 people) covers: -
Legislation
- Hazards and Precautions
- Methods of Marking (Speeds and Feeds)
- Methods of Storing, Handling and Transportation
- Methods of Inspecting
- Function of Components
- Dressing of Abrasive Wheels
- Adjustment of Abrasive Wheels
Practical Content
§ Each candidate will have to select the most appropriate cutting wheel for the task given form the wheels provided.
§ Each candidate will have to correctly mount their chosen wheel onto the wheel
§ Each candidate will have to perform a before use inspection on both the wheel and the tool.
§ Each candidate will have to use the grinding wheel using the safe system of work given by the instructor.
Candidates will be assessed on their competence by the instructor throughout the practical session
Abrasive Wheel - Half Day