Registration # 1224


     

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.