Abrasive Wheels Regulations

Introduction

Abrasive Wheels are used in many areas and can be highly dangerous if used by untrained personnel. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that anyone involved in mounting, dressing or setting abrasive wheels is trained and certified.

Aims

To provide delegates with the knowledge needed to safely mount, dress, set and use abrasive wheels in compliance with current legislation.

The Course Covers

• The requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 98 with respect to Abrasive Wheel Regulations
• Approved advisory literature relating to the mounting of abrasive wheels
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels and precautions which should be observed
• Marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
• Storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels.
• Inspecting and testing abrasive wheels
• The functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balancing of abrasive wheels.
• Dressing an abrasive wheel
• Adjusting an abrasive wheel

Course Duration

One day

Certification

Company certificate of attendance
or National Plant NPORS

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