Abrasive Wheels Training Carlisle
This abrasive wheels safety training course is to demonstrate how to safely use the equipment our customers use within their businesses – this is not to be confused with an online awareness course. It comprises an introduction to current legislation and dangers associated with Abrasive Wheels, Machine and Grinding wheel examination, Abrasive Wheel types and markings, wheel mounting, safe use including both bench grinders and hand held machines.
The course also includes: Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Module
It covers Grit and Bond Types, Structure reinforcement and Storage. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations ( PUWER ) are discussed. A test paper and a practical session included. Duration Approx 5 Hrs
Essential for those using Grinding Wheels or any type of Abrasive Wheels
Abrasive Wheel Training Courses Carlisle
One Call Training are TASSIA trained instructors for Abrasive Wheel Training in Carlisle.
Our Abrasive Wheel Training Course Carlisle
- Course Title Abrasive Wheel Training
- Awarding Body:TASSIA Approved
- Duration: 1/2 Day
- Candidates per Course: Maximum 12
- Award: Certificate Of Attendance
Our course covers:
- An introduction to current legislation and dangers associated with Abrasive Wheels
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations ( PUWER ) - Machine and Grinding wheel examination
- Abrasive Wheel types and markings
- Operating speeds
- Wheel mounting
- Guards and rests etc.
- Safe use including both bench grinders and hand held machines
- Grit and Bond Types
- Structure reinforcement and Storage
- Inspection, Damage Testing and reporting of defects
- Dust control
- Noise
- PPE requirements
- A test paper and a practical session included. Duration Approx 4 HRS
An abrasive wheel is usually defined as a wheel consisting of abrasive particles bonded together using organic or inorganic substances such as resin.
Legislation is provided by the following:
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
(PUWER 98) Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 (as amended) The hazards involved in abrasive wheels can include bursting or breakage, entanglement through contact with the abrasive wheel that’s running and any physical injury from noise, dust inhalation and from the component being ground.
Research has shown that up to half of all accidents which involve abrasive wheels are due to errors from the operator or from practices which involve unsafe systems.
Abrasive Wheels Training Regulations and Guidance
- Safety in the use of abrasive wheels
- Revised in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98)
This safety code can be downloaded free of charge or purchased from the HSE Website Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels
We can train your candidates in person or in live via zoom online across the whole of the UK and Republic of Ireland.