To train Staff in the safe use of Abrasive Wheels & Grinders

This course, which meets the requirements of the Abrasive Wheels Regulations, 1982 and the associated HSA Code of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces, 2001, gives training in identifying and understanding the nature, hazards and risks associated with working with pedestal and hand-held grinders and cutters.

AIM & OBJECTIVES

To ensure the safe and proper use of abrasive wheels & grinders, including...

• Grinding machines with high-speed abrasive wheels can burst and fly, so it is necessary to ensure that the person that mounts wheels is trained in the safe use of these machines.

• Eye protection is essential.

• The clamping nut on power tools should be tight enough to hold the wheel firmly, guards should be fitted properly and wheels should be warmed up before work to avoid shock heating and bursting.

• Floor mounted or pedestal drills should be fitted with a telescopic chuck guard.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is intended everyone who uses grinding machines.

PROGRAMME

The standard programme includes...

• Use and application of Abrasive Wheels

• Legislation & regulation - Abrasive Wheels Regulations (1982)

• Hazards associated with Abrasive Wheels

• Selecting the correct wheel

• Components, flanges, blotters, etc.

• Inspection & test of the abrasive wheel

• Guarding of the grinding/cutting machines

• Cutting & grinding and preparing surfaces

• Dressing & truing the wheel

• All the bits & pieces…

• Grinder

• Spanners for grinder

• Discs – grinding and cutting

• Extension lead

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Eye protection

• Ear Protection

• Demonstration of safe use of Abrasive Wheels

• Correct fitting

• Checking your equipment

• Examination for defects

• Storage

• Video presentation

• Q & A Session

DEMONSTRATION BY TRAINEES

Each trainee will be required to demonstrate the safe use of a Grinding Wheel to confirm that the correct methods have been learned.

LOCATION & DURATION

This four hour course is usually delivered on site at the participant’s place of work and using your own equipment.  The programme can be delivered at a weekend if work requirements so demand.