Abrasive Wheel Operative

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 aim of this abrasive wheels course is to teach employees the theory and practice of safe use of Abrasive Wheels to comply with the “Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1982” (SI 30 / 1982).

• Abrasive wheels regulations
• Identifying the hazards of 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