For anyone who is required to operate abrasive wheels, angle grinders and cutting off machines and portable cutting off machines in accordance with the requirements of the PUWER Regulations.

 

Course Length:

Half day

Course facts:

• Understand the legal implications of working with grinding equipment
• Describe the main causes of accidents with abrasive wheels and their prevention
• Describe the main characteristics of abrasive wheels form given manufacturers information
• Recognise unsatisfactory wheel condition
• Understand the requirements for wheel guarding
• Demonstrate the necessary knowledge to mount abrasive wheels correctly
• Appreciate the correct methods for storage and handling of abrasive wheels

What you will learn:

• Introduction Course aims, objectives and arrangements
• Accident Causation Contact, eye injury, wheel burst, respiratory and other issues.
• The Legislation Brief overview of legal requirements relating to the use of abrasive wheels.
• Abrasive Wheel Features, characteristics and the marking.
• Wheel speed Effect of forces exerted on the abrasive wheel in service.
• Wheel inspection Tap test and visual inspection.
• Mounting techniques Basic techniques for bench pedestal surface grinding machines, Angle grinders and portable machines. Components and flange arrangements.
• Storage and Handling requirements Effect of poor storage, recommended methods - HSG 17.
• Wheel Guarding. Guard purpose, HSG 17 recommendations and principles.
• Practical Use Avoiding kickback - the correct handling and Presentation to the work, guard setting. Do's and don'ts.

Additional information:

NB: For group bookings or closed sessions, the content can be altered to meet specific criteria or areas of responsibility associated with your industry or profession. Deliver at BTC, Cleckheaton (also available on-site)

Qualifications achieved:

Certificate of achievement

How to apply:

Simply contact us if you think this course is for you and a member of our friendly team will see to the rest. 01274 866772 or email info (at) BrookhouseTraining.com