Abrasive Wheel Setters

Course review:

This course helps employers meet their legal duties, as a schedule of training is a legal requirement for all those who mount abrasive wheels.

In order to facilitate hands-on learning, RoSPA's Birmingham-based skills centre contains fixed pedestal grinders and hand-held grinders so that delegates learn how to mount abrasive wheels correctly in a realistic work environment. Practical demonstrations and exercises are at the core of this course.

What will the delegate bring back to the workplace?

• The specific requirements of the mandatory schedule of training
• The ability to set abrasive wheels safely
• Hazards arising from use of abrasive wheels
• Methods of marking, storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels
• The role of personal protective equipment
• How to adjust guards, attach wheels and balance wheels correctly
• How to inspect wheels for damage
• The importance of being fully aware of the hazards of using abrasive wheels and how to identify hazards proactively

Course content:

• History of Abrasive Wheels Regulations
• Legal requirements relating to abrasive wheels
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
• Methods of marking, storing, handling and transportation
• Practical demonstrations

All delegates who successfully complete the full course will be awarded a RoSPA certificate of training.