Abrasive Wheel

Objectives

At the end of the course the candidate will:

• Be able to select and mount an abrasive wheel in accordance with the regulations.

• State the hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels.

• Identify the methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed.

• Know the methods of dressing a wheel.

• To state the requirements of the rest.

• Know how to inspect the abrasive wheel for damage.

Theory

What the candidate should know:

• Relevant legislation including HSWA 1974, PUWER 1998, PPE 1992, HSG17

• Common causes of accidents. Near misses, RIDDOR

• Hand and arm vibration (HAV’s), Whole body vibration (WBV’s)

• Risk assessment

Course Structure

• Introduction
  Facilities, objectives.

• Legislation, standards and guidance
  HSWA, MHSWR, PUWER, PPE, HSG17.

• Common Accidents
  Eye injuries, contact injuries, burst wheels. RIDDOR, risk assessments.

• Health and PPE
  HAV, WBV, white finger. Reduce vibration equipment and PPE. Dust, fire.

• Machine types
  Selecting the best machine for the job – Hand held grinder, bench, chop saw, petrol cut off.

• Disk types
  Grinding wheel characteristics, type, disc dimensions, hardness, RPM, kite marking etc.

• Inspection of grinding wheels
  Inspections, traceability, markings, visual and ring test.

• Inspection of the grinding machine
  Check the grinding machine’s decals, components, guards, switches PAT etc.

• Storage and Handling
  Select a suitable area to store new and used abrasive wheels. Correct handling.

Course assessment

• Individual written tests with explanation of pass requirements.

• Individual practical assessments with explanation of pass requirements.

• Failure means applicant will have to re-sit the course on another day.

A certificate of training will be issued for candidates who successfully pass the course assessments.