Abrasive Wheels Regulations

Course Level

Description
This course provides certificates for all workers who are required to change any form of abrasive wheel. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, all such workers are legally required to obtain such a certificate. The course covers the legal requirements, fitting, dressing and assembly of a range of different types of wheel. The emphasis of the course is upon practical application to ensure that wheels are correctly removed and refitted safely.

Course Length
One day.

What will I study?
Introduction to course and issue of approved literature
Legal requirements of the PUWER Regulations.
Methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed, methods of storing, handling and transportation of abrasive wheels
The function of components including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts
Correct methods of dressing and balancing abrasive wheels

Practical Work involving:

Testing, inspection and selection of abrasive wheels
Correct mounting procedures for abrasive wheels
Practice in balancing abrasive wheels
Practice in mounting and dressing abrasive wheels on various machines
Written question/answer session


How will I learn?
Students work individually with guidance from lecturer.

How will I be assessed?
Practical task and written test.

Where could it lead?
Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate acknowledging achievement in dealing with the following types of abrasive wheels:
Straight-sided wheels, banded abrasive discs, cup wheels, depressed centre wheel, cutting off wheels.