Selection / Mounting
of Abrasive Wheels
Who Should Attend: | Anyone who Requires an Abrasive Certificate in their line of Work. |
Prerequisites: | None |
Duration: | 3 hours |
Certificate: | Certificate issued to each participant |
Certificate Valid For: | 3 years |
Accreditation: | Cohort Recruitment and Training |
Public Course Cost: | €65 per person |
Discounts for In-Company | €350 (max 8 people) |
This Abrasive Wheels course will introduce you to the safety aspects, risks, hazards and other factors that should be considered in the workplace when working with abrasive wheels.
Candidates will consider the different types of abrasive wheel machines and explore the different types of wheels that should be considered for the task at hand.
Course Content
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Hazards and Precautions
- Understanding Codes and Specifications
- Storing, Handling and Transporting Wheels Inspection/Testing
- Components and Assembly
- Wheel Balance and Dressing
Aim of Course
- Instruct participants in mounting, operation, handling and storage of abrasive wheels
- Understand the principles of accident causation and prevention.
- Consider the work area conditions necessary to ensure Health & Safety.
- Understand the relevant legislation in relation to the safe use of Abrasive Wheels.
All Courses Suspended Due to Covid-19
Courses can now be taken online and Via Zoom
Selection & Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
- 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.
Our Instructor Dave O’Sullivan Demonstrating the Selection and Mounting of Abrasive Wheels