Selection / Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
by Admin
Posted on 18-04-2023 07:38 AM
This training course is a legal requirement for all those who are involved in the selection, storage, mounting, dressing and use of wheels in accordance with the requirements of abrasive wheels safety in
industry
regulations.
Complete the theory course and send us a video of you mounting an abrasive wheel on a machine, we will then send you an abrasive wheels training certificate. Theory part of the courses completed in approximately 60mins.
Importance of training when selecting and mounting abrasive wheels. (you will learn why this training is important) general duty of the employer. (what employers need to do) general duty of employees. (what workers need to do) the common law and the health and safety at work act 2005. Abrasive wheel regulations, (2016 regulations) examples of what can go wrong when an incorrect wheel is selected. How to avoid accidents from incorrectly mounting abrasive wheels. How to select an abrasive wheel and why care is required. Blotters, expiry dates of wheels, the ring test and how to dress an abrasive wheel. What markings on abrasive wheels indicate.
Outline abrasive wheels training is required under the safety, health and welfare at work (general application) regulations 2016 (abrasive wheels) this relates specifically to any persons selecting and mounting abrasive wheels on equipment such as angle grinders, con- saws, bench grinders and road saws. The training is also relevant to any persons using this equipment. Aims the aim of this training to is to provide candidates with the required knowledge and practical skills to be able to carry out abrasive wheel operations including selection and mounting of abrasive wheels. This training fulfils the training requirements of the safety, health and welfare at work (general application) regulations 2016 (abrasive wheels).
Selection & Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
Legislation including the abrasive wheels regulations 1982
hazard identification / risk assessment
methods of selection, mounting, storing and handling
methods of inspecting and testing
assembling and balancing components
functions of components used including:
flanges.
Health & safety legislation surrounding the safe use of abrasive wheels identify the hazards of working with abrasive wheels function of flanges, blotters & other components pre-use inspection of abrasive wheels & equipment selection of appropriate personal protective equipment correct procedure for wheel mounting.