Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive Wheels (Type 41, 42 and 27)

Overview

Delegates will gain an understanding of current legislation and be able to demonstrate the safe fitting and use of abrasive wheels in compliance with manufacturer's instructions.

The course involves both classroom and practical sessions. It will introduce employer and employee duties for the use of work equipment and explain relevant legislation, including responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Delegates are tested at the end of the course via a written test paper.

Severe friction burns, crushed fingers and loss of eyesight are common injuries arising from accidents which occur when using abrasive wheels. The main hazards arise from the ejection of pieces of the wheel or work piece, contact with the wheel and trapping of fingers between the wheel and work rest.

PUWER requires all machinery to be suitable for its intended use; to be properly maintained; and that persons using, supervising or managing the use of abrasive wheels are fully informed and adequately trained for Health and Safety purposes.

The course will cover the following products:

• Angle grinders fitted with cutting or grinding wheels
• Cut-off saws
• Bench top cut-off saw

Course Agenda

• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Duties of the employer and the employee
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992
• Do's and Dont's
• Storage and maintenance
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the courses and passing the final test will receive a Certificate of Attendance.