Abrasive Wheel Safety Training
This abrasive wheels training course is legally required for all those who are involved in the purchase & selection, storage & handling, mounting, dressing, and use of abrasive wheels. This includes either fixed (e.g. Bench grinders or polishers) or portable (e.g. angle grinders) abrasive wheels.
This abrasive wheels training course is legally required for all those who are involved in the storage & handling, mounting, dressing, and use of abrasive wheels.
The primary objectives include:
- Providing appropriate training about abrasive wheel and its usage & operations to avoid injuries
- Helping learners understand how to maintain the equipment and keep it safe from damages
- Enable workers to use the Abrasive Wheel according to the specific requirements to increase work efficiency
Course Outline
- Abrasive Wheels regulations
- Identifying the hazards of working with abrasive wheels
- Selecting the correct wheel for the job
- Inspection & testing of abrasive wheels
- Guarding of grinding and cutting operations
- Dressing and truing of abrasive wheels
- Functions of components, flanges, blotters, etc
- Differences between grinding and cutting operations
- Safe mounting of the abrasive wheel
Benefits of Abrasive Wheel Safety Training
- Improved safety by training workers about the proper handling of abrasive wheel reducing injuries and employee liabilities.
- By learning how to properly handle the abrasive wheel, learners can use it efficiently reducing the mistakes and increasing the productivity.
- Reduction in misuse or mishandling of the equipment which reduces the chances of equipment damage resulting in reduced maintenance costs.
- Avoid employer penalties and fines caused by the equipment damage or mistakes in the production
- Investing in employee training to maintain health & safety helps fulfil regulatory compliance
Upon completion of Abrasive Wheel Safety training course, participants will be able to:
- Identity the risks associated with the use of abrasive wheel equipment
- Recognize different types of abrasive wheels
- Learn how to set up, operate and adjust abrasive wheel equipment
- Gain awareness of abrasive wheel risk controls
- Understand how environmental factors affect abrasive wheel safety
- Identify ways to minimize fire risk in the workplace