Abrasive Wheels

Course description

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials or for fine polishing and finishing. Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery. This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more. Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required

Who it is for

This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work.

Course content

1. 1Introducing Abrasive Wheels
2. 2The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
3. 3The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
4. 4Abrasive Wheel Safety
5. 5Safe Speeds
6. 6Other Wheel Markings
7. 7Storage and Handling
8. 8Checking and Testing
9. 9Training and Certification
10. 10Inspections
11. 11Course Summary