Abrasive wheels training course

A Lantra awards certificated training course covering hand held electrical, hand held engine driven and bench mounted abrasive wheels.

Duration: one day

Contact us:

• email: Bentleytc@doncaster.gov.uk 
• tel: 01302 862655 

At the end of this course the learner should be able to:

• Identify the health and safety requirements for abrasive wheel operation
• Carry out a risk assessment and implement control measures, including emergency procedures
• Understand the legislative requirements and responsibilities of abrasive wheel operations
• Understand the characteristics of abrasives and their uses
• Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels
• Understand how to handle and store abrasive wheels
• Understand how to select and check abrasive wheels before use
• Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection
• Identify the main components and understand their functions
• Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond wheel
• Understand the difference between truing and dressing a wheel (bench grinders)
• Dress a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders)
• Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders)
• Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions
• Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines (disc cutter and cut-off saws)
• Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Cost: £155pp