Aims
Abrasive
Wheels are used in many areas and can be highly dangerous
if used by untrained personnel. The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98) requires that anyone
involved in selecting, mounting, specifying or using abrasive
wheels is trained, certified and deemed to be competent by
their employer, in their safe use.
This
course will provide an understanding of the Abrasive Wheels
regulations and PUWER 98 and instruct delegates in all aspects
of
the correct mounting, setting and use of Abrasive Wheels by
both theoretical and practical means
Course
Content
•
The requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 98
• Hazards in the use of abrasive wheels and prevention
• Identification and analysis of abrasive wheels by
type and characteristics
• The marking system used by manufactures
• Appreciation of maximum operating speeds
• Storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels
• Removal of wheel
• The selection of the correct wheel type, size, and
speed range and material.
• Cleaning, inspecting and testing abrasive wheels for
damage
• Labelling and recording procedures
• The functions of all components used with abrasive
wheels, including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts
• Knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of
assembling all components
• Correct mounting and balancing of abrasive wheels
(Truing and dressing)
• Correct setting of the tool rest and guards
• Selection and use of the correct Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Certification
Upon
successfully passing the written assessment at the end of
the course, each delegate will be given a certificate of attendance.
Other
Information
This course has Construction Skills short course approval
All delegates must be at least 18 years of age.
REGULATIONS
AND GUIDANCE
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
(P.U.W.E.R) |
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Provision
and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (P.U.W.E.R)
Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
1998 (PUWER), it is a
legal requirement for those involved in the use of abrasive
wheels to be properly trained.
These regulations have totally replaced the Abrasive Wheels
Regulations 1970 for the
safe handling, storing, mounting and use of grinding wheels.
In addition, new safety standards for abrasive wheels
and grinding machines and new
codes of practice for the safe use of these products have
also been introduced.
This has widened the scope for training to include those
manufacturing, specifying,
selling, purchasing, supervising and using abrasives. |
| H.S.E
Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels - HS(G)17 |
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This
guidance is issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
It was last revised in
1992. This latest revision is part of a major review of
guidance by the Health and
Safety Executive and follows the introduction of the Supply
of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 1992 as amended and the Provision and Use
of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998.
Following the guidance is not compulsory and you are free
to take other action. But if
you do follow the guidance you will normally be doing
enough to comply with the
law. Health and Safety inspectors seek to ensure compliance
with the law and may
refer to this guidance as illustrating good practice. |
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