Abrasive Wheels Regulations Training Course.

This training course is designed to meet the requirements for training in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 1998) for safety in the use of abrasive wheels and includes a certificate of attendance, course notes and light refreshments. 

Abtec Industries are specialists in abrasives and the training is conducted by senior staff with many years experience in the abrasive industry. Our trainers have achieved 'Professional trainer certification' from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Typical environments include small workshops and toolrooms, fabricators, maintenance departments, construction sites and local authority workshops etc.

The training is of approximately 6 1/2 hours duration. Light refreshments are included. 

Suitability: This course is designed for the occasional user through to the more experienced user of portable grinding/cutting machines powered by either petrol, compressed air or electricity and/or bench/pedestal mounted machines, surface and cylindrical grinders. For your safety full personal protective equipment will be provided by Abtec.

For further advice on the optimum training course or if you have a requirement for our on-site training courses please contact Michelle in Customer Services by email or by phone free on   0800 027 1928 or 01945 585500.

Course Content

Part 1

Introduction to the abrasive wheel regulations (PUWER 98)

• Legal requirement for training.
• Risk assessment.
• Hazards and dangers in the use of abrasive wheels.
• Personal protective equipment.

Part 2

Definition and analysis of abrasive wheels

• Definition of a grinding wheel.
• How an abrasive wheel works.
• Abrasive and bond types.
• Abrasive wheel marking system.
• Typical abrasive wheel specifications and improvements to the grinding and cutting process.
• Speeds of abrasive wheels.

Part 3

Receipt, handling, storage and inspection of abrasive wheels

• Receipt of wheels.
• Handling prior to use.
• Correct storage.
• Inspection, examination and testing.

Part 4

Machines and work areas

• Types of flanges.
• Maximum operating speed.
• Condition of spindles and bearings.
• Machine controls.
• Provision of guards and work-rests.
• Condition of floors and work area.

Part 5

• Inspection of the machine and work area.
• Personal protective equipment assessment.
• Correct procedures for removing and mounting abrasive wheels.
• Wheel balancing.
• Dressing of wheels.
• Assessment of delegates practical ability in the mounting of abrasive wheels.
• Practical demonstration of grinding and cutting techniques.
• Written test paper.
• Review.

Duration of course: 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Training Centre Location: Unit 2 Venture Court, Boleness Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 2XQ

Availability : Please contact Michelle in Customer Services by email or by phone free on 0800 027 1928 or 01945 585500 for available dates.

Cost: Please contact Michelle in Customer Services by email or by phone free on 0800 027 1928 or 01945 585500 for an immediate quote.

A fast thorough and professional course delivered in an exciting and informative style that creates awareness of the hazards and dangers and provides delegates with advice and recommendations in avoiding injury through correct procedures and the use of personal protective equipment.