Abrasive Wheel Course

Designed For: 

Persons whose work includes the use and mounting abrasive wheels.
 

Objectives: 

To provide formal training for those responsible for abrasive wheels and to advise on precautions for the prevention of accidents in the use of abrasive wheels.
 

Course Content: 

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Protection of Eyes Regulations 1974
Components of a Grinding Wheel
Types of Wheels - Shapes and Speeds
Wheel Marking Systems
Wheel Selection and Mounting
Handling and Storage of Wheels
Guards
Truing and Dressing
Wheel Balancing
Grinding Fluids
 

Duration: 

5 hours approx