ABRASIVE WHEELS TRAINING - 4 hrs - Max 8 people per course

Are there Regulations to cover the use of Abrasive Wheels?

Yes, the Safety in Industry (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 1982 (S.I. 30/1982)

What is an abrasive wheel?

According to the Regulations, an abrasive wheel can be:

  • a wheel, cylinder, disc or cone which, whether or not any other material is comprised in it, consists of abrasive particles held together by mineral, metallic or organic bonds, whether natural or artificial.
  • a mounted wheel or point and a wheel or disc having (in either case) separate segments of abrasive material.
  • a wheel or disc made (in either case) of metal, wood, cloth, felt, rubber or paper and having any surface consisting wholly or partly of abrasive material, or
  • a wheel, disc or saw, to any surface of which is attached a rim or segments consisting of diamond abrasive particles, which is, or is intended to be, power-driven, and is for use in any grinding or cutting operations.

What types of issues arise from the use of abrasive wheels?

The types of hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels may include the following:

Improper selection of wheel
Improper mounting
Over speed
Inadequate guarding
Rotating parts
Flying particles
Source of ignition
Abuse
Negligence
Underfoot conditions
Poor lighting
Imbalance
Improper storage
Dust
Noise

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
Functions of components
Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1982
Health and safety hazards
Causes of accidents
Malpractice
Methods of storing and handling
Methods of inspecting and testing
Assembling and balancing components
Dressing abrasive wheels

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

Pre-Course Requirements
None

Assessment/Certification
CRS Certificate of Attendance 

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