This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate an abrasive wheel machine safely for cutting and/or grinding operations, protecting both you and those around you. 

Course Description

The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:  

• Abrasive Wheel Safety and the Law  

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  

• The Abrasive Wheel  

• Speed  

• Inspection, Handling, Transporation and Storage  

• Machine and Wheel Components  

• Bench Mounted Grinder  

• Hand Held Electric Driven Grinder/Disc Cutter  

• Bench Mounted Cut-off Saw  

• Hand Held Engine Driven Disc Cutter  

• Theory Assessment  

• Practical Assessment. 

What will be covered? At the end of this course, you will be able to:  

• Identify the health and safety requirements for abrasive wheel operation  

• Carry out a risk assessment and implement control measures, including emergency procedures  

• Understand the legislative requirements and responsibilities of abrasive wheel operations  

• Understand the characteristics of abrasives and their uses  

• Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels  

• Understand how to handle and store abrasive wheels  

• Understand how to select and check abrasive wheels before use  

• Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection 

• Identify the main components and understand their functions  

• Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond wheel  

• Understand the difference between truing and dressing a wheel (bench grinders)  

• Dress a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders)  

• Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders)  

• Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions  

• Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines (disc cutter and cut-off saws)  

• Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. 

(If the above it too long you can just cut back some of the bullet points) 

Equipment Required 

Course notes will be provided, but please bring the following; 

• Tight-fitting gloves - to protect the hands if sharp parts are being handled 

• Safety glasses with side shields - to prevent chips from reaching the eyes. Type EN166B 

• Long trousers, steel toe cap boots 

• Face mask FFP3 

• Hearing protection - to prevent hearing damage from the noise created by grinding 

• Notepad and pen