Abrasive Wheels Safety Awareness

As training providers, we undertake many abrasive wheel/cut off saw courses for a vast range of clients. The work equipment for the course is to be supplied by you so staff can relate to the type of equipment they are provided with by their employer.Aim and Objectives

The course will enable staff to ensure that safety issues are managed efficiently, protecting the themselves and workforce, other people and the general environment, and will ensure that legal compliance is achieved.

Course Content:

The Health & Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 and all other regulations relevant to the construction industry. To include:

• Overview of health and safety legislation
• PUWER 1998
• Hazards, Risks & Risk Control Measures
• Accident causation and prevention
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Types of machines and Abrasive Wheels
• Basic Manual Handling of equipment
• Environment to be used/not used
• Noise
• Safety checks prior to use
• Means of reporting
• Course assessment

Course Delivery

This three hour course is presented by our fully qualified and competent trainers at NIS Training Ltd. The training course has been approved by Business Link and CITB.