Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998) HSE - HSG 17

This fully revised 1 day short course provides the necessary training to satisfy the general requirements of PUWER 98 and HSE guidance document HSG 17.

This programme covers the following topic areas:

• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
• Safe use of abrasive wheels
• Methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
• Methods of storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels
• The functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, including flanges, blotters, bushes and nuts
• Methods of trimming and dressing abrasive wheels
• Adjustment of work rests
• Balancing

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What qualification will I achieve?

Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998) HSE - HSG 17

How is my course assessed?

There will be a short test on the theory content of the programme. This will involve answering a number of questions with short responses. Text books may be used throughout. The practical will also be assessed with candidates demonstrating the changing of a grinding wheel on a portable machine or on an off-hand grinding machine.