ACTTnow Abrasive Wheels Awareness

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who selects, mounts or uses abrasive wheels.

Learning Outcomes
The course covers the following areas so the learner will:
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 1998 legislations
• Understand the risks and cause of common accidents
• The correct use of abrasive wheels
• Understand the correct PPE requirements
• Be aware of the dangers and precautions to using an abrasive wheel tool

Modules will cover
• Overview of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and how it effects the planning of work with abrasive wheels
• What are the duties of care placed on employers by PUWER 1998
• What are the responsibilities placed on employees by PUWER 1998
• The common causes of accidents with abrasive wheels
• The common causes of burst wheels
• The markings found on abrasive wheels
• The markings found on angle grinders and petrol cutting tools
• The British marking system that is found on abrasive wheels and how it can be used when ordering new wheels
• Eye protection what is the best type and why it is needed
• Hearing protection why it is needed and what style is recommended
• Dust masks why they are needed and what type is recommended
• What other PPE is required when using abrasive wheels?
• What precautions are recommended when using abrasive wheels to prevent fires
• What are the dangers of HAV when using abrasive wheels and how it can be controlled?
• Daily checks needed on diamond, abrasive and all tools to ensure safe use

The course contains both practical and theory-based learning. There will be a practical and written assessment conducted and assessed by the instructor to ensure competency has been achieved. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be issued with certification by ACTTnow, valid for 2 years.

Maximum attendees – 10 people