Abrasive Wheels Training Course

Operators, who are required to provide proof of training and assessment of their practical skills and theoretical knowledge and have this validated by the national plant operator’s record scheme. Operatives whose duties are to include working with and changing abrasive wheels equipment Inc: Hand held Grinders/disc cutters, STIHL saws, bench mounted grinders, cut off saws

Attendees should complete the course having been trained in the below:

• Relevant legislation
• Effects of noise & vibration
• Correct selection of abrasive wheels
• Correct selection & use of PPE
• Adequate pre use checks
• Correct fuelling / power supply
• Changing and selection of wheel types
• Cutting methods and posture
• Noise, dust and vibration hazards and control
• Correct method of stopping and isolating