Abrasive Wheel,s Training & Setters Course.
Course: Abrasive Wheels Course
Duration: ½ Day
Overview:
This is a half day course designed to provide the course participants with the appropriate knowledge of the hazards and dangers when working with Abrasive Wheels. It also provides participants with the expertise required to mount an Abrasive Wheel.
Who should attend?
For all those persons who purchase, operate and maintain Abrasive Wheel machinery. This course covers both fixed (bench grinders) and portable (con saws, angle grinders etc) machinery or can be made specific to either.
Objectives:
Having Completed this course participants will be able to:
- List the legal requirements of working with Abrasive Wheels.
- Select the appropriate wheel or cutting disc for the job.
- Correct use and mounting of an Abrasive Wheel.
- Understanding the function of the Abrasive Wheel (fixed or portable).
Course Programme:
- Discuss the Abrasive Wheels Regulations, 1982.
- Identify the hazards of working with Abrasive Wheels.
- Evaluate the causes of Abrasive Wheel Accidents.
- Define the method of Abrasive Wheel selection.
- Function of flanges, blotters and other components.
- Inspection and test of Abrasive Wheels.
- Guarding of Grinding and Cutting machines.
- Selection of correct Personal Protective Equipment.
- Dress and Truing of the Wheel.
- Correct procedure for Wheel Mounting.
Pre Course Requirements:
None
Assessment/ Certification:
Successful Participants’ will be awarded a certificate of attendance.