Abrasive Wheels Fixed and Portable in Stroud, Gloucestershire (Classroom)

Abrasive Wheels Fixed and Portable Course in Stroud, Gloucestershire

This Abrasive Wheels Fixed and Portable training course is designed for personnel who need setup, use, select and change abrasive wheels and discs on portable grinding machines.

Course Aims

To provide training to ensure the correct selection, mounting, maintenance and use of abrasive wheels on portable grinding machines. On completion of training course, candidates should have a robust understanding of the types of abrasive wheels and discs in their workplace. The techniques required to inspect maintain and replace abrasive wheels.

Delivery Method

Delivered in a classroom in Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3EQ

Course Duration

1 day

Introduction

• Duties and responsibilities of stakeholders
• Hazards and risks associated with grinding/cutting operations
• The working environment and dust suppression measures
• Personal protective equipment requirements
• Types and design of abrasive wheels and disc
• Factors Influencing the selection of grinding and cutting wheels
• Methods of Inspection, including Visual & Ring Checks
• In-service maintenance of abrasive wheels
• Storing and handling of abrasive wheels
• Calculation of wheel speeds
• Wheel/Disc mounting sequence, safe procedure
• Basic grinding or cutting techniques
• Refuelling safety (if applicable)
• Safety with trailing leads and electrical supplies (if applicable)
• Transporting of portable grinding machines

Some useful information

• Have you informed and adequately trained those involved in the use, mounting, supervision of persons to mount abrasive wheels?
• Have you recorded relevant details of the above training and distribution of information, instructions, etc?
• Do you maintain training records? Ensure refresher training is carried out every 3-5 years?
• Do you have a procedure/system for maintaining both your fixed and portable abrasive wheel power tools?
• Do you keep records of maintenance/inspections of abrasive wheel machines?
• Do you provide & maintain suitable eye protection/shields/dust protection when using abrasive wheel equipment?
• Do you provide suitable storage for abrasive wheels?
• Do you check that safety precautions are being observed?

If you have difficulty answering any of the above, you need to get trained!

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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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You will receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course joining instructions will follow within one business working day.

If you wish to speak to somebody regarding your course straight away, you can call us on 0808 1966 830 free of charge.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

C&G Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy and training company offering BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Assured services to all sectors of industry and commerce. We specialise in designing and providing bespoke training solutions to clients, UK and worldwide.

Envico is working in association with C&G Services offering health and safety, construction and plant, lifting and crane, street works and civils, materials & handling and other training courses and is not accredited by or associated with CITB or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.