Abrasive Wheels Certification

Abrasive wheels are popular with engineers, builders, welders, electricians and project managers. However, their use significantly increases your exposure to on-site accidents. This becomes even more prominent without adequate safety procedures in place for their use.

This course will provide the relevant introductory information required for you to use abrasive wheels safely. This will allow you to minimise and avoid the various injuries and dangers associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

What you will learn

• What abrasive wheels are and the different types that are available
• The dangers associated with the use of abrasive wheels
• The responsibilities of manufacturers, employers and employees using abrasive wheels
• The importance, component and step-by-step process of performing a risk assessment
• Best practice associated with the use of abrasive wheels, including handling and storage, wheel mounting, guards, wheel speed and wheel inspection
• How to prevent other hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels such as fire risk, dust inhalation, vibration risk, eye and face injuries, and noise control

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