Duration: 1 day
Maximum number of participants: 8

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Course Details

This comprehensive one-day programme is designed to train participants how to operate abrasive wheels safely.

It looks at the relevant legislation, wheel selection, wheel storage, wheel types and markings. This course also includes practical demonstrations on procedures to be followed when mounting abrasive wheels.

Objectives
On completion of this unit participants will be able to:

• Mount, operate, handle and store abrasive wheels correctly and safely
• Apply the principles of wheel selection
• Test and maintain wheels safely

Course Programme

• Safety in Industry (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 1982
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007 - Part 2 of 2: Work Equipment
• Health and safety hazards
• Causes of accidents
• Malpractice
• Methods of storing and handling
• Methods of inspecting and testing
• Functions of components used including flanges, washers, bushes, nuts used in mounting, tool rests
• Assembling and balancing components
• Dressing abrasive wheels

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to nifast.

Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirements.

Who should attend?
Fitters and operators who are expected to mount and maintain abrasive wheels.

Pre-Course Requirements
None

Assessment/Certification
Nifast Certificate of Attendance