Description:
This half day training course is aimed at anyone who selects, mounts or uses abrasive wheels. The course covers different types of abrasive wheel, diamond blades, pre-use inspection to wheels and tools, hazards, correct PPE, fire control, regulations, correct cutting/grinding techniques and correct selection of wheels.
Aims are to cover the duty of care placed on employers by the PUWER regulations 1998 to provide adequate training for the safe use abrasive wheels. To give the candidate the knowledge to select the correct wheel for the job, the suitable PPE required, and to cut or grind using the tool safely. It covers the abrasive and diamond wheels, hand held petrol, battery and mains electric tools and small bench mounted grinders.
Course Content:
- An overview of the HSWA 1974 and how it effects the planning of work with abrasive wheels
- What are the duties of care placed on employers by PUWER 1998
- What are the responsibilities placed on employees by PUWER 1998
- The common causes of accidents with abrasive wheels
- The common causes of burst wheels
- The markings found on abrasive wheels
- The markings found on angle grinders and petrol cutting tools
- The British marking system that is found on abrasive wheels and how it can be used when ordering new wheels
- Eye protection what is the best type and why it is needed
- Hearing protection why it is needed and what style is recommended
- Dust masks why they are needed and what type is recommended
- What other PPE is required when using abrasive wheels
The effects on the human respiratory system of RSA Silica and how dust suppression systems can be effective in preventing long term damage - What precautions are recommend when using abrasive wheels to prevent fires
- The safe use of abrasive wheels in confined spaces
- What are the dangers of HAV when using abrasive wheels and how it can be controlled
- What is the difference between old style abrasive wheels and diamond cutting disks
- How to avoid blade core failure with diamond cutting disks
- Daily checks needed on diamond, abrasive and all tools to ensure safe use
This course concludes with a 25 question multiple-choice paper exam
Course can be run at any premises nationwide