Abrasive Wheel Training

Course Description

The course takes a carefully structured look at the legal duties imposed by the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 - the hierarchy of controls, avoidance, safe places of work, and work equipment. This course offers a look at: some common items of work equipment, methods of marking/storing/transporting/handling/ testing and inspecting abrasive wheels, dressing methods, correct assembly of abrasive wheels, the functions of all components used with the wheels, and suitable use of PPE.

Duration

Half Day

Prerequisites

Nil.

Suitability

This course is suitable for all operators, supervisors and managers, who as part of their working duties select, mount, specify or use abrasive wheels (as defined in Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998).

Qualification

On completion of this course delegates will receive a competency certificate.

Course Size

Maximum course attendance is 12.

Typical Interest Groups

Anyone working with or involved with the use of abrasive wheels, e.g. building contractors, renovators, fit out companies, road contractors, ground workers, plant operators.