Abrasive Wheels Appreciation - Level 2

This one day Abrasive Wheels Appreciation course covers the following elements:-

• Legal requirement for training
• Risk Assessment
• Hazards and dangers in the use of abrasive wheels
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Definition of a grinding wheel
• How an abrasive wheel works
• Abrasive and bond types
• Abrasive wheel marking system
• Typical abrasive wheel specifications and improvements to the grinding and cutting process

• Receipt of wheels
• Handling prior to use
• Correct storage
• Inspection, examination and testing

• Types of flanges
• Maximum operating speeds
• Machine controls
• Provision of guards and work-rests

• Inspection of the machine and work area
• Correct procedures for removing and mounting abrasive wheels
• Wheel balancing
• Dressing of wheels