Abrasive Wheels

Accidents at work account for a large number of days lost in the UK every year and abrasive wheels are responsible for an appreciable proportion.

This course is intended for any of the workforce who are required to operate or change abrasive wheels or cutting off discs. This one day course meets the criteria for a CITB grant and applicants will be fully supported by Safe Life.

Course Content

During the course you will cover the following areas:

• Responsibilities of employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Construction ( Design and Management) Regulations 2007

• Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations 1992

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998

• Safety in the use of abrasive wheels HS(G) 17

• Manual Handling Regulations 1992

• Types and functions of abrasive wheels and cutting off discs

• The appropriate selection, testing, mounting and storage of abrasive wheels and cutting off discs

• The care, maintenance, transport and handling of abrasive wheels and cutting off discs

Training Method

This one day course is very interactive and requires a lot of hands-on practical work. Both the theory and practical sessions are supported by the use of PowerPoint presentation and helpful handouts which attendees are encouraged to keep and use as a reference after the course has ended.

Certification

Completion of this course will result in a useful Safe Life certificate, accepted by employers.