Abrasive wheel - Mounting, Inspection and Testing

This course is designed for persons who's duties include the mounting of Abrasive Wheels. It is a requirement under the 1998 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations that such persons are suitably trained to undertake this duty.

Course Details

• Abrasive wheel basic construction
• The 1972 regulations and the effects of Puwer on them
• Identification of all components such as flanges, blotters etc.
• Safety precautions to be used when mounting wheels
• Examining Flanges and blotters
• Wheel examination
• Types of abrasive
• Understanding of all wheel markings
• Speeds of spindles and wheels
• Use of safety guards
• Examination of safety guards
• Correct adjustment of rests
• Wheel balancing

Successful trainees are awarded a certificate of training which is recognised by the Factory Inspectorate as proof that formal training has been carried out.

To obtain an exact quotation for your training needs please Email us or telephone on 01952 550048. We will simply require to know the number of trainees and your location.

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