Abrasive Wheels

Course Duration
Days: 0.5

Attendees
1 – 8

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
  • Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand.
  • Correctly use the machine/s.
  • Dress the wheel.

Course Summary

  • Relevant regulations/legislation
  • Introduction to the equipment
  • Practical use of machine/s
  • Hand Arm Vibration
  • Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines
  • Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs
  • Dust suppression
  • Examination of abrasive wheels
  • Mounting of abrasive wheels
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Types and functions of wheels and discs
  • Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs
  • Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs

Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.

Refresher Period
Abrasive Wheels / Cutting Discs (Stihl Saws) Refresher Course after 3 years.

Any Other Relevant Information
Certification will be issued for various types of machine/s covered during training i.e. hand-held petrol cutter and/or angle grinder etc.