ECITB Abrasive Wheels AW02

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
• An overview of the HSWA 1974 and how it effects the planning of work with abrasive wheels
• Duties of care placed on employers by PUWER 1998
• 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, 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
• PPE requirements
• The effects on the human respiratory system of RSA Silica and how dust suppression systems can be effective in preventing long term damage
• Precautions recommended when using
abrasive wheels to prevent fires
• The safe use of abrasive wheels in confined spaces
• What are the dangers of HAV when using abrasive wheels and how it can be controlled?
• What is the difference between old style abrasive wheels and diamond cutting disks?
• How to avoid blade core failure with diamond cutting disks
• Daily checks needed for 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 the ECITB, valid for 2 years.

Maximum attendees – 10 people