Abrasive Wheel Operator Safety

To teach the relevant skills and necessary knowledge and skills required for familiarization, steering, hydraulic controls, stacking/destacking and specialised stacking.

Course Contents (Theory):

• The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
• Hazards and Risks Occurring with Abrasive Wheels
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2, 7 & 8
• LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
• PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
• HSG17 (Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels)
• C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment 1992)
• Hazards and Risks Occurring with Abrasive Wheels
• Types of Abrasive Wheels
• Speed, Marking of Abrasive Wheels, Storage of Abrasive Wheels
• Characteristics of Abrasive Wheels and Guarding of Wheels
• General Safety Rules & Safety Film
• Multi Choice Theory Test

Course Contents (Practical):

• Introduction to the Machine
• Inspection & Testing of Abrasive Wheels for Damage
• Correct Mounting of Abrasive Wheels (Where Applicable)
• Correct Use of Air Powered Tools (Where Applicable)
• Practical Skills Assessment