Abrasive Wheel Machines
Lantra-certified
The safe selection, mounting, inspection and use of abrasive wheels, covering legal requirements, guarding and safe working practice.
Abrasive wheel machines are found across a wide range of industries, from engineering workshops to agricultural settings, and using them incorrectly carries serious risks. This one-day course from DJW Training gives delegates a thorough grounding in the safe and legal use of abrasive wheels, building confidence alongside genuine practical competence.
Covering everything from the relevant legal framework to hands-on mounting and inspection techniques, this course is suitable for anyone who operates, supervises or maintains abrasive wheel machinery as part of their role.
What you'll cover
- Legal requirements including the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Types of abrasive wheels and how to select the correct wheel for the task
- Inspection and storage of abrasive wheels before and after use
- Safe mounting procedures, including the ring test and correct use of flanges and blotters
- Guarding requirements and how to check that guards are correctly fitted and adjusted
- Safe working practices, including personal protective equipment and managing risk in the workplace
DJW Training can tailor this course to suit your specific work environment or machinery, and refresher training is available for those looking to renew their knowledge and keep their skills current.
What the course covers
- Relevant health & safety legislation and safe working practices
- Pre-use checks, controls and correct operating technique
- Practical, supervised operation with clear demonstrations
- Assessment to Lantra Awards standards