Abrasive Wheels Awareness Training Course
The abrasive wheel safety training course gives candidates an overview of current safety legislation, including the HSG17 (HSE published guidance for Abrasive Wheels). The training covers a range of risks and hazards such as noise, dust, and vibration hazards. Instructors will also educate on best practices concerning changing of wheels, cutting methods, posture and stopping and isolating grinding wheels.
Who is the course suitable for?
Carried out in-house by our own experienced instructors, this course is ideally suited for any employees working with and changing abrasive wheels on equipment such as handheld grinders/disc cutters, Stihl saws, bench-mounted grinders and cut-off saws.
As well as those working directly with the equipment, the content of the course will also be equally useful to mangers and supervisors, who will be able to use the knowledge learned to assess whether their workforce is using the equipment safely, and in line with best working practices.
How long does the course last?
The abrasive wheels training course is a half-day course (4 hours), and a maximum of 12 delegates can be trained per session, Due to the short length of the course, we can carry out two sessions in a single day to cater for larger groups. Alternatively, if preferable, we can pair this course with another half-day course such as Ladders & Steps, Manual Handling, Harnesses and Lanyards or Work at Heights.
What are the objectives of the course?
By the end of the course, candidates will have a solid working understanding of the necessary control measures required for the safe use of abrasive wheels equipment, including the selection and fitting of appropriate discs and cutters.
The content is delivered in a series of lectures. Candidates will be continually tested on the course content with theory Q&A assessments, which will be completed throughout the training. A certificate of training will then be awarded to successful candidates, which will be valid for three years.
- Review of current legislation
- Review of HSG17 (HSE Published guidance for Abrasive Wheels)
- Detailed discussion on Noise, dust and Vibration hazards and control
- Changing and selection of wheel/disc types
- Cutting methods and posture
- Correct method of stopping and isolating
- An Abrasive Wheel test
