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Abrasive Wheels Operators

We offer Abrasive Wheels Operators courses in Manchester, Dorset, In-House and Online

Overview

This course introduces students to the hazards associated with the storage and use of abrasive wheels, including practical demonstrations. A Schedule of Training is a legal requirement for all those who mount abrasive wheels and this course helps employers meet their duties.

Who needs this qualification?

Any staff who are required to store or mount abrasive wheels or those requiring familiarisation with the Regulations.

Why is Abrasive Wheels Operators training important?

It is a legal requirement of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) that all individuals appointed to change abrasive wheels are competent to do so. This course is a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) approved course that will allow employers to comply with this requirement.

Course content

  • Definition and classes of abrasive wheels
  • Markings and selection
  • Legislation
  • Sample risk assessments
  • Control measures
  • Guarding and components
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Handling & mounting
  • Storage
  • Appointed persons
  • Client Specific areas

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will:

  • Know the nine different classes of abrasive wheels and the importance of selecting the correct type of abrasive wheel for each task
  • Understand how operator error contributes to abrasive wheel failure and prevent accidents/incidents from occurring
  • Be competent to identify damaged or excessively worn wheels, wheels that may be unsuitable, and wheels that need to be replaced
  • Be skilled in mounting and replacing wheels, following a safe system of work
Certificated by: Ouch Learning & Development
Duration: Half Day
Assessment: Multiple choice exam
Prerequisites: None
Validity of award: 3 years
Learner-to-trainer ratio: Maximum 12 learners per trainer
Delivery formats available: Face-to-face

"Was a very informative course and learnt some new things about the grinding wheels, cheers."

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In-House and On-Site Training

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Health and Safety FAQs

Health and safety training refers to programs designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary to promote and maintain safe and healthy environments in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, or community spaces. These training programs aim to educate participants about potential hazards, risks, and preventive measures to minimise accidents, injuries, illnesses, and other adverse health outcomes.

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety. 

Health and safety training is essential for creating a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for employees, while also ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting the organisation’s interests. Below are some of the reasons (but not limited to) why health and safety training is important:

  • Preventing accidents and injuries
  • Protecting physical and mental wellbeing
  • Legal compliance
  • Reducing absenteeism and turnover
  • Minimising financial costs
  • Boosts productivity
  • Protect your organisation’s reputation

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety. 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provide the following information:

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires you to provide whatever information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of your employees. This is expanded by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, which identify situations where health and safety training is particularly important, e.g. when people start work, on exposure to new or increased risks and where existing skills may have become rusty or need updating. Like many employers, you may not be in a position to provide this training on your own, in which case you will need competent help. If possible, you should appoint one or more of your employees. 

HSE – Health and safety training (hse.gov.uk)

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety.

Yes. Many of our health and safety course can be delivered live online or face-to-face. 

There are a small number of courses that are unable to be delivered live online due to the practical elements involved e.g. Ladder restraint training. 

Take a look at our Health and Safety courses, where each course states which delivery formats are available. 

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety. 

Yes. Following successful completion any of our health and safety courses, you will receive a certificate.

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety. 

Health and safety courses can vary in expiry periods, however, you can use our requalification checker to see what course is needed and when you need to attend. 

You can read more information about health and safety in our Ultimate Guide to Health and Safety. 

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