Abrasive Wheels
				Course Details
				This course is designed to instruct employees in the theory and practice of safe use of Abrasive Wheels to comply with the “Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1982” (SI 30 / 1982)
				Certification & Assessment
				Operatives who successfully complete the course will be Certified in Abrasive Wheels which covers angle grinder and consaw machines. It is valid for 2 years
				Who should attend?
				This abrasive wheels training course is legally required for all those who are involved in the purchase & selection, storage & handling, mounting, dressing and use of abrasive wheels. This includes either fixed (e.g. Bench grinders or polishers) or portable (e.g. angle grinders) abrasive wheels.
				Course Objectives
				On completion of this training participants will be able to:
				
					- Safely store and identify abrasive wheels
 
					- Be able to select the appropriate wheel use
 
					- Be able to inspect and recognise damaged wheels
 
					- Be able to mount an abrasive wheel
 
					- Understand the hazards and risks when using abrasive wheels
 
				
				Course Programme
				Course covers the following:
				
					- Abrasive wheels regulations
 
					- Identifying the hazards working with abrasive wheels
 
					- Selecting the correct wheel for the job
 
					- Inspection & testing of abrasive wheels
 
					- Guarding of grinding and cutting operations
 
					- Dressing and truing of abrasive wheels
 
					- Functions of components, flanges, blotters etc
 
					- Differences between grinding and cutting operations
 
					- Safe mounting of the abrasive wheel