Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (Classroom)

Abrasive Wheels Training: Selection, Mounting and Safe Use

This half-day abrasive wheels course covers the safe use of abrasive wheels, including their selection, mounting and operation. It is essential training for anyone using grinding, cutting or polishing tools at work, and helps prevent accidents and meet the legal duty to train under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

• Group booking discounts
• On-site training available for teams
• Refreshments provided
• Free on-site parking
• Additional training dates on request

Who Is This Course For?

Anyone who uses, or supervises the use of, grinders, cut-off saws and other tools fitted with abrasive wheels.

Course Content

• Legislation covering abrasive wheels and work equipment
• Types of abrasive wheel and their markings
• Selecting the right wheel for the task
• Safe mounting of abrasive wheels
• Safe operation, hazards and control measures

Certification

An in-house certificate is issued on successful completion, valid for 3 years.

Delivery Method

Classroom course at The Safety Maintenance Company's training centre on Manners Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8EF.

Course Duration

Half day

What to Bring

PPE: hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety footwear, and warm and waterproof clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs abrasive wheels training?

Anyone who mounts, changes or uses abrasive wheels on grinders, cut-off saws or similar tools should be trained and competent to do so.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate is valid for 3 years.

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• Abrasive Wheels courses
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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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E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

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Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

The Safety Maintenance Company, training you can rely on, at an affordable price, from a team you can trust. Our team is built up of experienced professionals that have various experiences to be able to advise you on the correct training. Our trainers are all industry professionals with different experiences and qualifications. All of our instructors are approved by a number of accrediting bodies.

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