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ABRASIVE WHEELS SAFETY
1/2 day programme
Who will benefit?
Construction operatives who may be required to mount and use Abrasive
Wheels and discs.
Course Content
• Introduction
• Regulations for the use of abrasive wheels
• Duties of employers, employees and others
• Personal protective equipment
• Approved methods of inspecting, servicing and storing equipment
• Practical workshop inspecting and mounting of wheels
• Abrasive Wheels appointment documentation
• Written multi-choice assessment
Objectives
To provide training to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act
and the Abrasive Wheels Regulations, in the safe mounting of abrasive
wheels and discs. On completion of this programme, those attending will:
• Be able to carry out the correct mounting of Abrasive Wheels on
hand held cutting machines/angle grinders and bench grinders
• Understand how to use Abrasive Wheels Safely on site
• Be aware of the hazards involved in using Abrasive Wheels and
the precautions which should be observed.
CITB Grant currently available to registered levy paying companies
of £17.50 per operative. - details of this may be obtained from your local
CITB office.
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