Abrasive Wheels Handheld Machines AW02

Description

This course is designed and structured to provide training in the safe use of abrasive wheels and meets with requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98)

Who is this course for?

This course is intended to develop the skills required to operate hand-held abrasive wheel tools.

Delegates are required to have previously completed AW01 Abrasive Wheel Principles Course.

Course outline:

• Types of abrasive wheels, machines, and equipment
• Power delivery types
• Legislation and Approved Code of Practice
• Manufacturers Specifications
• Safe systems of work
• Hazard precautions – PPE
• Types of abrasive wheels
• Correct use of Abrasive Wheels and machines including:
  – Pre inspection checks and reporting
  – Checking and adjustment of guards
  – Machines and wheel speed compatibility
  – Mounting of the wheel (Including demonstration

Course Duration:

Half day (4 hours)

Costs:

£100 + VAT per person

Please Note:

* Organisations associated with ECITB may be eligible to apply for grant funding
* This course must have 4 delegates to run. Maximum of 6 people per course
* With Sufficient numbers, this can be run upon request at a client’s premises, at times and dates to suit client