Abrasive Wheels – Appointed Persons

Updated on Mon, 18/07/2011 - 4:28pm.
Professional Training Centre
Course Type: Part-time
(Explanation)
Course Start Date: 23 September 2011, 30 March 2012
Location: Colchester
(See campus information)
Duration:

1 day
Centre: Professional Training Centre
Course Fee: £185 +VAT

Course Description:

A requirement of proprietors is to ensure that one or more people are identified within each establishment to receive proper instruction on all aspects of safety in relation to Abrasive Wheels.  This will include the mounting, dressing and adjustment of abrasive wheels which will enable these persons to be able to perform the necessary duties within a workshop.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits:

To ensure compliance with training regulations for Abrasive Wheels in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Who the Course is Aimed at:

Users of static and/or portable grinding wheels in the course of their work.

Course Content:

  • Training and appointment of persons to mount abrasive wheels
  • Slides – workshop accidents
  • Composition, types and forms of grinding wheel
  • Legislative requirements
  • Types of accidents with abrasive wheels
  • British Standards Marking System
  • Wheel manufacture
  • Methods of testing/inspection
  • Wheel and spindle speeds
  • Handling and transportation
  • Storage
  • Wheel dressing / balancing
  • Adjustment of the rest/guards
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Machine inspections
  • Protection devices and safety features
  • Noise and vibration
  • Practical assessments
  • Written test paper

Entry Requirements:

None

Course Progression:

Portable Power Tool Safety

Training Method:

Seminar, demonstrations, practical activity.

A practical and written test on the day.

Further Information:

This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre

Course Offered by the Professional Training Centre

PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727

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Updated on Mon, 18/07/2011 - 4:28pm.
 
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