What are the benefits of abrasive wheels training?

Abrasive wheels training helps to reduce injuries, improve Health and Safety compliance and it increases workers’ awareness of the risks associated with using abrasive wheels.

Which legislation applies to the use of abrasive wheels?

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) is the UK legislation that applies to the use of abrasive wheels. This states that all those involved in using abrasive wheels must be fully trained and qualified to use the equipment.

How long is an abrasive wheels certificate valid for?

There are no legal or mandatory retraining dates for how long abrasive wheel training or a certificate of training lasts because there is no formally recognised period of validity for any health and safety training. The HSE state that refresher training should be carried out whenever it is felt necessary (for example a change in working condition, the introduction of new equipment, staff, or working practices, or when it is felt necessary to undertake refresher training). CHAS, SafeContractor, ConstructionLine, SMAS, and other members of the SSiP scheme all recommend that re-training is carried out every 3 years.

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes, as with any iHasco course, we offer a free trial that also gives you access to other courses in our library.

Abrasive Wheel Safety Training

Our abrasive wheels training provides essential information that construction and trades workers require to safely handle, operate and maintain abrasive wheels. Our abrasive wheels course is IIRSM accredited and upon completion, you’ll receive a printable certificate. This online course provides an in-depth look at the dangers abrasive wheels pose and how to spot them; the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees; how to store and regularly inspect the safety of any wheels you use; as well as considering the different kinds of abrasive wheels available and which ones are most suited to specific jobs.

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Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels occur because of an unsafe system of work or operator error

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Learning outcomes

Understand an employer’s responsibility when working with abrasive wheels
Be able to identify the correct abrasive wheel for a specific task
Understand the dangers of using this equipment

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Course contents

This training course is broken down into 4 sections

1
Abrasive Wheels
2
Type of Wheel
3
Choosing the Right Wheel
4
Wheel Safety and Maintenance

Section 1

There are many different types of abrasive wheels, each designed to be used in different ways –for example, some are used for cutting, some for shaping, some for removing sharp edges and some are used for cleaning or preparing materials for another process.

This section looks at the dangers, laws and legislation and the responsibilities of both employer AND employee.

Section 2

This section looks at the British Standard System of marking and identifying wheels, including the display of supplier, dimensions, restrictions on use and operating speeds.

Section 3

Selecting the right abrasive wheel for the job is important – getting it wrong could mean you damage your material, produce poor quality work or injure yourself or others.

Choosing the correct wheel type is the first step to working safely. Here we look at the six main characteristics of Abrasive Wheels which you need to know about when choosing the right type of abrasive wheel for the job.

Section 4

Having chosen the correct wheel, the next step is to correctly set up and install the abrasive wheel. In this section, we look at how you do this, from taking an abrasive wheel out of its packaging right through to being ready to use it.

We cover ring tests and wheel mounting, which includes flanges and blotters, safety checks and wheel maintenance (including truing, dressing and balancing), handling and storage.

About this course

This brief abrasive wheels training course is designed to be used alongside practical training to increase workplace safety, awareness of legal responsibilities, and reduce the chance of an injury occurring at your workplace. It does not replace practical training.

If used incorrectly, abrasive wheels can be incredibly dangerous. In fact, over half of all recorded injuries are due to unsafe systems of work or errors made by the operator. Whether a result of broken wheels, flying particles, or serious friction burns, accidents from abrasive wheels can be severe, resulting in hospitalisation and all too often, even blindness. Abrasive wheels training ensures that the necessary control measures are in place to prevent serious incidents from occurring. This includes step-by-step instructions on handling and installing abrasive wheels, as well as information on safety checks and spotting issues.

This abrasive wheels online course is comprehensive yet concise and it can be completed in just 30 minutes. It concentrates on safety and highlights safe working practices designed for anyone who owns, operates, handles, moves, stores, or is responsible for people who operate abrasive wheels. You can easily access your course material online and this can be completed anywhere, at any time.

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