Corporate training: Abrasive Wheel Training Course

This abrasive wheels training course is legally required for all those who are involved in the purchase & selection, storage & handling, mounting, dressing, and use of abrasive wheels. This includes either fixed (e.g. Bench grinders or polishers) or portable (e.g. angle grinders) abrasive wheels.

The course is intended for fitters and operators who use abrasive wheels, as defined in legislation.

Course Objectives

On completion of this training participants will be able to:

• Safely store and identify abrasive wheels
• Be able to select the appropriate wheel use
• Be able to inspect and recognise damaged wheels
• Be able to mount an abrasive wheel
• Understand the hazards and risks when using abrasive wheels

Course Content

• Abrasive wheels regulations
• Identifying the hazards working with abrasive wheels
• Selecting the correct wheel for the job
• Inspection & testing of abrasive wheels
• Guarding of grinding and cutting operations
• Dressing and truing of abrasive wheels
• Functions of components, flanges, blotters etc
• Differences between grinding and cutting operations
• Safe mounting of the abrasive wheel

Course Assessment

Written and practical test