Abrasive Wheels Training
Our Abrasive Wheels training provides essential information that construction and trades workers require to safely handle, operate and maintain abrasive wheels. Our abrasive wheels course is IIRSM accredited and upon completion, you’ll receive a printable certificate.
This online Abrasive Wheels training course provides an in-depth look at the dangers abrasive wheels pose and how to spot them; the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees; how to store and regularly inspect the safety of any wheels you use; as well as considering the different kinds of abrasive wheels available and which ones are most suited to specific jobs.
Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels occur because of an unsafe system of work or operator error
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Learning outcomes
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Define an employer’s responsibilities when working with abrasive wheels
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Identify the correct abrasive wheel for a specific task
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Recognise the dangers of using this equipment
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Covered in this Abrasive Wheels course
Course contents
This Abrasive Wheels training course is broken down into 4 sections
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1Abrasive Wheels
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2Type of Wheel
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3Choosing the Right Wheel
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4Wheel Safety and Maintenance
Section 1
There are many different types of abrasive wheels, each designed to be used in different ways –for example, some are used for cutting, some for shaping, some for removing sharp edges and some are used for cleaning or preparing materials for another process.
This section looks at the dangers, laws and legislation and the responsibilities of both employer AND employee.
Section 2
This section of the Abrasive Wheels course looks at the British Standard System of marking and identifying wheels, including the display of supplier, dimensions, restrictions on use and operating speeds.
Section 3
Selecting the right abrasive wheel for the job is important – getting it wrong could mean you damage your material, produce poor-quality work or injure yourself or others.
Choosing the correct wheel type is the first step to working safely. Here we look at the six main characteristics of Abrasive Wheels which you need to know about when choosing the right type of abrasive wheel for the job.
Section 4
Having chosen the correct wheel, the next step is to correctly set up and install the abrasive wheel. In this section, we look at how you do this, from taking an abrasive wheel out of its packaging right through to being ready to use it.
We cover ring tests and wheel mounting, which includes flanges and blotters, safety checks and wheel maintenance (including truing, dressing and balancing), handling and storage.
About this course
This brief Abrasive Wheels training course is designed to be used alongside practical training to increase workplace safety, awareness of legal responsibilities, and reduce the chance of an injury occurring at your workplace. It does not replace practical training.
How Can Abrasive Wheels Training Prevent Accidents and Injuries?
If used incorrectly, abrasive wheels can be incredibly dangerous. In fact, over half of all recorded injuries are due to unsafe systems of work or errors made by the operator. Whether a result of broken wheels, flying particles, or serious friction burns, accidents from abrasive wheels can be severe, resulting in hospitalisation and all too often, even blindness.
Abrasive Wheels training ensures that the necessary control measures are in place to prevent serious incidents from occurring. This includes step-by-step instructions on handling and installing abrasive wheels, as well as information on safety checks and spotting issues.
What does this Abrasive Wheels Training cover?
This Abrasive Wheels course is comprehensive yet concise, focusing on safety and emphasising safe working practices. It is designed for individuals involved in the ownership, operation, handling, movement, storage, or oversight of personnel operating abrasive wheels. You can easily access your course material online and this can be completed anywhere, at any time.
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Abrasive Wheel Safety Training certificate
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Abrasive Wheel Safety Training course concludes with a 20-question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Abrasive Wheel Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
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Why is this Abrasive Wheel training important?
Compliance
It’s important that you comply with the law and know how it affects you and how you work.
The main legislation relevant to using abrasive wheels is the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (or P.U.W.E.R). Firstly, this document makes it clear that any work equipment and machinery must be fit for purpose. Secondly, it requires that anyone using a piece of equipment – in this case, an abrasive wheel – must receive adequate training and safety information before using that equipment.
Every employer shall ensure that all persons who use work equipment have received adequate training for purposes of health and safety, including training in the methods which may be adopted when using the work equipment, any risks which such use may entail and precautions to be taken. – The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Section 9 (1)
The regulations deal with the work equipment and machinery used every day in workplaces and aim to keep people safe wherever equipment and machinery are used at work. PUWER replaces the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992, carrying forward the existing requirements with a number of changes and additions.
Abrasive Wheel Safety Training FAQs
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Abrasive wheels are specialised tools used for cutting, grinding, or finishing various materials such as metal, stone, or concrete. These wheels are typically composed of abrasive particles bonded together with various materials like resin, rubber, or metal. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including grinding wheels, cutoff wheels, and abrasive discs, and are commonly used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and metalworking to shape or finish workpieces.
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Our Abrasive Wheels online course can be completed in just 30 minutes on any device, anytime.
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Abrasive wheel training is a legal requirement in many industries due to regulations and safety standards. These require employers to provide adequate training to ensure that workers can safely handle and operate abrasive wheels, minimising the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
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Our online Abrasive Wheels training offers multiple benefits for your business and employees, including reducing injuries, improving Health and Safety compliance, and raising workers’ awareness of associated risks. By teaching proper handling techniques, this training reduces accidents and promotes a safety-conscious culture.
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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) is the UK legislation that applies to the use of abrasive wheels. This states that all those using abrasive wheels must be fully trained and qualified to use the equipment.
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Currently, there are no set legal requirements for abrasive wheel retraining or certification since there’s no universally recognised validity timeframe for health and safety training. The HSE states that refresher training should be carried out whenever it is felt necessary (for example a change in working conditions, the introduction of new equipment, staff, or working practices, or when it is felt necessary to undertake refresher training). CHAS, SafeContractor, ConstructionLine, SMAS, and other members of the SSiP scheme all recommend that re-training is carried out every 3 years.
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Yes, as with any iHASCO course, you can try it for free at any time without obligation.
