Abrasive Wheels Awareness

Name: Abrasive Wheels Awareness | Sunbelt Rentals
SKU: 10002619

Enhance your safety knowledge with our Abrasive Wheels Awareness training course. Designed for individuals working with cutting and grinding tools, this classroom-based course covers essential safety practices and regulations. Delivered internally, the training focuses on the correct use of abrasive wheels, ensuring you understand potential hazards and how to mitigate them effectively. Suitable for all levels, this course is accredited by Sunbelt Rentals and is essential for promoting a safe working environment. Product ID: 10002619

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This Abrasive Wheels Awareness course is designed to offer delegates in-depth knowledge about safety measures for abrasive wheels, including potential hazards and associated risks, the importance of wheel marking systems, the selection and safe fitting of abrasive wheels in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance and current legislation.

Agenda:

Introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998) and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
Hazards and risks arising from the use of abrasive wheels
Abrasive wheel marking systems – methods of marking abrasive wheels with their type, size and maximum operating speed
Safe storage, handling and transport of abrasive wheels
Correct abrasive wheel assembly, ensuring they are properly balanced and fit for use
Damaged or faulty wheels and equipment
Effects on health - silica dust and hard arm vibration
Safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE)