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Abrasive Wheel Training for Angle Grinders, Petrol Cut Off Saws, Chop Saws & Bench/Pedestal Grinders

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Abrasive Wheel Training for Angle Grinders, Petrol Cut Off Saws, Chop Saws & Bench/Pedestal Grinders.

This abrasive wheel course is accredited by the British Abrasives Federation (BAF) and is for operators of angle grinders, petrol cut off saws, chop saws & bench/pedestal grinders.

An angle grinder features a heavy duty abrasive cutting or grinding disc that is powerful enough to cut or grind through steel, concrete and other hard materials.

Powered by electricity, compressed air or a  battery powered motor, these hard-wearing tools demand that every safety precaution is followed to help prevent injury.

This course covers all aspects of how to use a petrol cut off saw/floor saw safely including the selection of PPE, selection of abrasive wheels, operating the machine safely, refuelling,  safe transportation etc.

A chop saw can be as dangerous to use as any other saw.

This type of saw uses a resin bonded abrasive wheel or a TCT wheel which are designed to cut metal or other hard materials.

They can also be fitted with diamond tipped wheels for brick or block cutting on specialist machines such as the Norton Clipper Saw.

Grinding wheels are safe tools when they are used in accordance with some basic rules.

However if they are used incorrectly or not fitted carefully onto the machine, there is the possibility that the grinding wheel may burst.

There are far too many abrasive wheel accidents reported in various work places, these accidents range from minor to severe; some resulting even in fatality.

The good news is that over 90% of these accidents are preventable if good safety precautions are adopted and this starts with thorough accredited training for all operators.

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We are one of the leading providers of abrasive wheel training courses in the U.K.

All of our abrasive wheel training courses are accredited by the British Abrasives Federation (BAF).

All of our instructors are also machine operators so fully understand all aspects of cutting and grinding.

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    Abrasive wheel training for angle grinders, petrol cut off saws, chop saws & bench/pedestal grinders.

    This course can be delivered as a half day course for experienced operators, or for refresher training, or as a full days course for the less experienced or novice operator.

    This course can be delivered on your site/premises anywhere in the UK at a time and on a date to suit you, or we run regular open/public courses throughout the year at convenient locations across the UK.

    Course Content

    We have 2 options for abrasive wheels for angle grinder, petrol cut off saw, chop saw and bench/pedestal grinder training:

    Option 1: A half day course which is more suited to experienced operators or for refresher training.

    Option 2: A full day course for the less experienced or novice operators who require more practical training.

    • The Need to Train and Statutory Requirements
    • Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel and the Types
    • Marking of Abrasive Wheels
    • Speed
    • Hazards and Precautions to be taken
    • Kickback
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Angle Grinder Safety
    • Chop Saw Safety
    • Petrol cut Off Saw Safety
    • Refuelling
    • Bench & Pedestal Grinder Safety
    • Wheel Dressing
    • Storage & Handling
    • Inspection and Methods of Testing for Damage
    • Abrasive Wheel Machine Components
    • Guarding
    • Specific Mounting Procedures

    Who Should Attend Our Course?

    Delegates who are involved in the use of abrasive wheels, and those who are responsible for the changing of abrasive wheels, or those who supervise abrasive wheel operations.

    “In relation to abrasive wheels, PUWER 98 requires, among other things, that all machinery is suitable for its intended use and is properly maintained, and that employees, including those using, mounting and managing the operation of abrasive wheels, are fully informed and properly trained in their safe use”.

    Source: HSE Publication HSG17 (Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels).

    On completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised BAF accredited certificate of training and the attendees details will be entered in to the BAF national operators database.

    Training Requirements

    Conducted on any site that has suitable facilities (power and seating), this course is for 1 to 12 trainees.

    When conducting the practical element of the training where possible we like to use the customer’s equipment. It is their responsibility to ensure the equipment is suitable for its intended use. This means it is properly maintained and all trainees are in possession of the correct PPE for the type of machine that they will be using. Please note that a half day course only covers classroom based training, we will demonstrate to the trainees how to conduct the practical assessments on each other. If you require practical training then you will require the full day course option.

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    • "Very professional level of training carried out also made the day very enjoyable I have also received very good feedback from all candidates regarding the course."

      12/06/2017

    • "The training was well structured, informative and presented in an engaging and enthusiastic manner that the instructor maintained throughout the session."

      03/09/2018

    • "Everything was very well organised and communicated ."

      07/12/2017

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