Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive Wheels Training Course

COURSE CONTENTS - 1/2 DAY

Introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
· Legal requirement for training.
· Recording the training.
· Risk assessment.
· Hazards in the use of abrasive wheels.
· Protective equipment.
Definition and analysis of abrasive wheels
· Definition of a grinding wheel.
· How does it work.
· Abrasive types.
· Bond types.
· Marking system.
· Typical specifications.
· Diamond blades.
Receipt, handling, storage and inspection
· Receipt.
· Handling.
· Storage.
· Testing and inspection.
· Blotting paper washers.
· Flanges and wheel surface condition.
· Speeds of abrasive wheels.
· Wheel balancing.
Machines and work areas
· Maximum operating speed.
· Speed of spindles.
· Machine controls.
· Provision of guards.
· Work-rests.
· Condition of floors.
Practical training and assessment in the mounting abrasive wheels

Course Specification
Available in-house, our training rooms or a venue of your choice.

The course can be customised to suit you or your organisation's requirements both in content and duration.

This course can be carried out at a time to suit you or there may be a public course running.

The details in this Course Outline are an indicator of the programme content around which we can design a course to address your organisation's requirements. This can be less than the stated duration or more depending on depth of learning required.

Each Delegate will receive a Pre Course Questionnaire prior to the commencement of training and a Post Course Evaluation Questionnaire at the end of the course. A Post Course Analysis report would be produced by us and sent to your Training Manager.

Each Delegate would receive a copy of the Course Notes and Handouts.

To make sure we fully understand your requirements, your Tutor will contact you prior to the commencement of the course.

Each Delegate would receive a copy of the 'Course Joining Instructions' which sets out the precise details of the start time, venue and location Etc.

We would be only too pleased for the Delegate to bring along a sample of their work or project.