Safe use and handling of Portable Grinders and Abrasive Wheels

Course Aim

The course aims to provide candidates with the theory to enable candidates to demonstrate a minimum level of competence as required by health & safety codes of practice.

Who Should Attend

People who are required to use and maintain portable grinders and abrasive wheels and their supervisors. Up to 12 people can be accommodated in one training session

Content of Course

  • Legislative requirements
  • Hazards from use of abrasive wheels
  • General Precautions
  • Methods of marking abrasive wheels
  • Storage, handling, transportation and inspecting abrasive wheels
  • Mounting the wheel
  • Using and inspecting the angle grinder


The different types of discs, including carborundum and diamond tipped varieties, will be covered in the course.

Objectives

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to use grinders and abrasive wheels and understand the associated hazards

Certificates

A certificate of competence is provided for all candidates that attend the course.

Duration of Course

The course lasts half a day and is normally run at a location of your choice.

 

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