Abrasive Wheels Training

Course Aim:

To provide trainees with the skills to use tools such as angle grinders, bench grinders and consaws safely.

Course objectives:

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• State their legal rights and responsibilities
• Select correct discs and wheels
• Mount discs and wheels safely,
• Identify hazards associated with abrasive wheels
• Use abrasive wheels safely
• Dress and true abrasive wheels

Course Outline

• Legislation
• Mounting of abrasive wheels
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels and precautions which should be observed
• Marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
• Storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels
• Inspecting and testing abrasive wheels to check for damage
• Functions of all components used with abrasive wheels
• Assembling all components and of correct balancing of abrasive wheels
• Dressing an abrasive wheel
• Adjustment of the rest of an abrasive wheel