ABRASIVE WHEELS

Designed in accordance with the HSG17 guidance on safety in the use of abrasive wheels. The syllabus includes:

• Hazards and risks arising from the use of abrasive wheels and the precautions to be observed
  
• Methods of marking abrasive wheels with their type, size and maximum operating speed
  
• Storage, handling and transport of abrasive wheels
  
• How to inspect and test abrasive wheels for damage
  
• Functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, such as flanges, blotters, bushes, nuts etc
  
• Assembling abrasive wheels correctly for proper balance and fit
  
• Method for dressing an abrasive wheel
  
• Correct adjustment of the work rest on pedestal or bench grinding machines
  
• Use of suitable personal protective equipment, for example eye protection.

This course is theory based, with a demonstration of the use of the machines and an exam