Abrasive Wheel Safety Training
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Course Title
Abrasive Wheel (Wheel changing & Inspection)
Who Should Attend
People who are required to use any form of abrasive wheels which is within the scope of their working activities
Course Content
• Introduction and aims of course
• Legislative responsibilities
• Abrasive wheel characteristics and cutting action
• Abrasive wheel composition and marking system
• Wheel and spindle speed
• Inspection, handling, storage and transport
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Abrasive wheel components
• Hazards arising from use of abrasive wheels and saws
ABRASIVE WHEELS:
• Mounting an abrasive wheel
• Adjustment of work rests
• Truing and dressing the wheel
• Mounting a diamond blade
• Fault finding
PETROL DRIVEN SAWS:
• Diamond blades
• Maintenance
USE OF EQUIPMENT:
• The safe use of equipment
• Practical Assessment and Assessment of Underpinning knowledge
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Course Outcome
• Understand the nature of the hazards and identify the causes
• Identify and understand requirements and responsibilities under the current
• Legislation
• Understand the characteristics of abrasive and their action
• Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels
• Recognise the need for careful handling of abrasive wheels and carry out visual check
• Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection
• Identify main components and understand their functions
• Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond blade
• Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions
• Demonstrate their knowledge on abrasive wheels and diamond blades
• Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines
Course Durations
A half day course for a maximum of 10 delegates per session
