ABRASIVE WHEEL SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING
Abrasive Wheel Safety Awareness for employees who operate, supervise or manage the use of angle grinders and cut off saws.
What is an abrasive wheel?
Key legislation and guidance
Common hazards
Selection and handling of wheels
Safe use of wheels
Use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protective equipment
Controlling the risk posed by dust
What are the dangers of operating Abrasive Wheels?
Wheel breakage/ burst or entanglement with revolving parts
Abrasive wheels can break or become jammed. This can cause materials to be ejected from the machine, potentially causing serious injury.
Dust and particles
Dust, smoke and particles can be ejected when cutting or grinding with the machinery.
Noise
Abrasive wheels can get extremely loud. Permanent hearing damage can be caused, from tinnitus to deafness.
HAVS
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, caused by operating vibrating machinery. This condition can lead to significant, permanent and debilitating damage to sufferers’ nerves, joints, and muscles.
What is Abrasive Wheels training and who needs it?
Abrasive Wheels training is a legal requirement for anyone operating abrasive wheels in the workplace. Abrasive Wheels can cause serious injuries. Correct training can prevent accidents when operating the machines.
This course is for anyone who uses Abrasive Wheels at work and anyone who supervises an employee who uses abrasive wheels.
What is the cost of the training?
All of our training is bespoke to our clients. Contact Elite Safety Services today for a quote.