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Course length – Half Day (4 Hours)
This course is designed for those who operate, supervise, or manage the use of portable devices such as angle grinders, cut off saws and chop saws. This course does not cover the safe use of a Bench Grinder.
Abrasive Wheels training is a classroom and practical based course that ensues you are competent and safe when using and inspecting different abrasive wheel types. This will help to reduce accidents and allow you to work within the vital legislation.
This course can be completed in house or through NPORS
Learning Outcomes:
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- PUWER (The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
- HSE Publication HSG 17 “Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels” Inc, first aid requirements
- Wheel Burst
- Portable Angle Grinder Safety, Cut off Saw & Chop Saws
- Types & Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel
- Making of Abrasive Wheels
- Abrasive Wheel Machine Components
- Operating Speeds for Abrasive Wheels
- Guards & Accessories
- Hazards & Precautions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inspection, Testing for Damage & Reporting Defects
- Handling & Storage
- Theory Test (multiple choice), with Practical Exercises
Shorecliffe Training Ltd
Shorecliffe Training Ltd
Unit 27A
Colomendy Industrial Estate
Denbigh, North Wales
LL16 5TA
Tel: 01745 815977
Mobile: 07717 158965
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Email: Sharon@shorecliffe-training.co.uk