Abrasive Wheel Training

This course is designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to enable them to select and mount abrasive wheels safely and in accordance with the regulations.

Course Content

The course commences with a theory session before moving onto the practical training elements

Theory covered:

• Health and Safety requirements
• Hazards and risks when mounting and using abrasive wheels (including vibration white finger)
• Methods of marking
• Storing, handling and transporting
• Testing and inspecting
• Function of components
• Correct mounting procedure and balancing
• Dressing
• Adjustment of work rest and guards
• PPE requirements

Practical elements:

• Carrying out pre-use checks of the wheel and the machine to ensure that they are safe, compatible with each other and are correct for the task to be undertaken
• Correct mounting and adjustment procedures

In House Training

Agility would deliver the course for you at your premises. Criteria required for this training to commence includes:

• Classroom for theory with table chairs and an electrical socket
• Appropriate machines to utilise during practical training
• A safe area of work for practical training to take place