Abrasive Wheel Machines

Abrasive Wheel Machines – Bench Mounted or Hand Held Electrical

Abrasive wheels are essential equipment in many industries, and the range of abrasive wheels now available makes them even more flexible and effective workshop tools. However, inexperience or carelessness in the use of abrasive wheels can be very dangerous, and serious accidents can and do occur without proper training.

Training is a legal requirement. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that abrasive wheels are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use. Regulations also apply to self-employed people. 

Who is it for?

Those who work in environments involving the use of bench mounted, hand held electrical/engine driven abrasive wheel tools. This training helps to ensure the effective and safe use of these machines, providing candidates with the knowledge to operate abrasive wheel tools correctly and safely. 

Course Content

  • Health and safety requirements for abrasive wheel operation
  • Risk assessment and control measures, including emergency procedures
  • Legislative requirements and responsibilities of abrasive wheel operations
  • Characteristics of abrasives and their uses
  • Marking systems of abrasive wheel machines
  • Handling and storage
  • Selecting and checking abrasive wheels before use
  • Identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection
  • Main components and functions of abrasive wheel machines
  • Mounting abrasive wheels and/or diamond wheels
  • Differences between truing and dressing a wheel (bench grinders)
  • Dressing a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders)
  • Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders)
  • Operating precautions and hazardous conditions
  • Daily maintenance on petrol powered machines (disc cutter and cut-off saws)
  • Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner

Course summary

Title: Abrasive Wheel Machines

Assessment: Lantra Integrated

Duration: 1-day

Cost: £215+VAT per candidate to include Lantra training, assessment, and eCertificate

Machine hire not included

Pre-requisites: None

Learners will require…

  • Full face and eye protection (EN166 grade B)
  • Respiratory protection FFP 2 (or FFP3, see below)
  • Gloves (leather or rawhide)
  • 100% cotton/cotton-rich coveralls (legs and arms covered when using indoor equipment)
  • Leather apron (for bench mounted grinder)
  • Safety footwear
  • Abrasive wheel machines (relevant to training requirements) in safe working order:
    • Bench mounted grinder
    • Petrol driven saw (including water bottle and fuel)
    • Handheld machines
  • Packed Lunch

Please note: 

If trainees are to cut silica bearing materials, like paving flags or blocks, then a suitable FFP3 face mask must be worn.

A full face fit test must be carried out, people with beards are unlikely to pass this test.

The course can be completed and a certificate issued without cutting stone.

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