Abrasive Wheels Safety
This course explains the hazards of abrasive wheels, from wheel bursts and contact injuries to dust, noise, vibration and sparks, and how the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 apply. You will learn how to read wheel markings, store and inspect wheels, and recognise correct mounting, dressing, guarding and work rest adjustment. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures, and only trained, competent people should mount wheels.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the main hazards of abrasive wheels, including bursts, contact, dust, noise, vibration and sparks.
- ✓Explain how PUWER 1998 applies to abrasive wheels and why only trained, competent people should mount them.
- ✓Interpret abrasive wheel markings and explain why the maximum operating speed must never be exceeded.
- ✓Outline safe storage, handling, inspection and the ring test for vitrified wheels.
- ✓Recognise correct mounting, dressing, guarding and work rest adjustment.
- ✓Select suitable controls for dust, PPE and hand-arm vibration.
Course contents
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Module 1: Hazards and the Law
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Markings, Storage and Inspection
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Mounting, Dressing and Guarding
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: PPE, Dust and Vibration
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate