Safe Use Of Abrasive Wheels

Course Content

Aim

The aim of this course is to train candidates in the skill and knowledge needed to carry out the safe use and changing of abrasive wheels.

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of pedestal and portable grinding equipment is needed.

Course Duration

This course is of half a day in duration.

Optimum Number

A maximum of 10 candidates per course.

Course Language

The course is delivered in English. Therefore candidates must have good standards of both written and verbal English.

Courses can be delivered in other languages however, this would need to be discussed prior to acceptance on the course. It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to make Roxby aware of this requirement.

Training Aids

PowerPoint presentation, course hand-outs, followed with practical training.

Course Objectives

• Legal Requirements
• Selection of Abrasive Wheels
• Mounting Procedures
• Inspection Methods
• Testing for Damage
• Storage, Handling and Transportation
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
• Abrasive Wheel Machine Components
• Guarding
• Dressing
• Safe Operating Practices