ABRASIVE WHEEL REGULATIONS -

(Provision & Use of Work Equipment 1998 PUWER)

AIM:

The aim of the course is to provide participants with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to safely mount, dress, set and use abrasive wheels in compliance with current legislation.

COURSE CONTENT:

·         Safety and Legislative requirements

·         Hazards and precautionary measures

·         Identification of wheels by type, speed, grade and composition

·         Storage, handling and transporting of abrasive wheel

·         Test wheels for damage

·         Truing and dressing

·         Mounting wheels

·         Adjusting wheel rests

·         Setting up and maintaining the ‘competent person register’

DURATION:                

1 Day

ACCREDITATION:    

Prospects Group Certificate