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Abrasive Wheels Training
Our online abrasive wheels training covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, its dangers, safe speeds and markings, storage and handling, checking, testing and inspection. It’s for anyone who uses grinders, cut-off saws or other abrasive wheels at work, and the people who employ them. Study on any device, get your certificate on completion and try the first module free.
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The Short Answers
What is abrasive wheels training?
It teaches people how to select, store, check and use abrasive wheels safely, from bench grinders to hand-held disc cutters. HSE guidance HSG17 says training should cover the hazards, wheel markings and maximum speeds, storage and handling, inspection and testing, mounting, dressing, work rest adjustment and eye protection.
Is abrasive wheels training a legal requirement?
Yes, in effect. Regulation 9 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires employers to make sure everyone who uses work equipment, and anyone who supervises its use, has adequate health and safety training. HSE’s HSG17 explains how this applies to abrasive wheels.
Is online abrasive wheels training enough?
It covers the knowledge, but not on its own. HSE says there is no substitute for thorough practical training in mounting and using abrasive wheels, and that mounting should only be done by an appropriately trained person. Use this course for the theory, then add hands-on training with your equipment.
Course facts
- Format
- E-learning approved by IIRSM and CPDonline, self-paced, on any device
- Duration
- About 1 hour 40 minutes3 CPD units
- Who it’s for
- Anyone who uses abrasive wheelsand employers and supervisors of people who do
- Certificate
- Certificate on completion
- The law
- PUWER 1998, regulation 9training for people who use work equipment
- Price
- £35 + VATper learner. Team pricing available.
- Free trial
- First module freetry it before you buy
What the Abrasive Wheels Course Covers
Eleven short modules, each with a multiple-choice test. You need 70% to pass each one.
Introducing Abrasive Wheels
The tools and processes that use abrasive wheels, from hand grinding to disc cutting.
The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
How a wheel is made, and why different wheels suit different jobs and machines.
The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
Wheel breakage, contact with a running wheel and the other ways people get hurt.
Abrasive Wheel Safety
Safe working practices when using abrasive wheels.
Safe Speeds
Why the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel must never be exceeded.
Other Wheel Markings
How to read the markings that show a wheel’s type, size and limits.
Storage and Handling
How to store, handle and transport wheels so they are not damaged before use.
Checking and Testing
How to check and test a wheel for damage before it is used.
Training and Certification
What training people need, and what a training certificate does and does not show.
Inspections
Inspecting wheels and machines so faults are found before they cause harm.
Course Summary
A recap of the key points from every module.
Is an Online Abrasive Wheels Course Enough?
An online course is a good way to give everyone the same grounding in the theory, but HSE’s guidance HSG17, Safety in the use of abrasive wheels, is clear that there is no substitute for thorough practical training in the mounting and use of abrasive wheels.
HSG17 says wheel mounting should only be done by an appropriately trained person, and recommends keeping a record of training in safe mounting with the trainee’s name and date. It also notes that most training courses give a certificate of attendance, not competence.
So the sensible approach is: take this course for the knowledge, give hands-on training and supervision on the actual machines people use, and record both. Your risk assessment should also cover dust, noise and vibration, which HSG17 does not deal with.
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Try the First Module Free
See how the Abrasive Wheels course works before you pay. Tell us where to send it and we’ll give you free access to the first module straight away.
Ways to Take This Course
Buy for one person in a couple of minutes, or talk to us about a team.
CLARITY
Common Questions
How long is abrasive wheels training valid for?
There is no fixed legal expiry in PUWER 1998 or HSG17. Employers must keep training adequate, so refresh it when equipment, tasks or people change, after an incident or near miss, or when checks show bad habits creeping in. Some clients and sites set their own refresher period, so check theirs.
Who can mount an abrasive wheel?
HSE’s HSG17 says wheel mounting should only be carried out by an appropriately trained person, and a wheel should only be mounted on the machine it was intended for, after it has been closely inspected for damage. The old Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970 have been revoked; PUWER 1998 now covers this.
What should abrasive wheels training cover?
HSG17 lists hazards and precautions, wheel markings, storage and handling, inspecting and testing wheels, the function of flanges, blotters and bushes, correct assembly, dressing a wheel, adjusting the work rest on bench grinders, and using suitable eye protection and other PPE.
Does the course include practical training?
No. This is an online course covering the knowledge side. Practical training on mounting and using the wheels and machines your team works with needs to happen in person. Tell us about your equipment using the form on this page and we’ll talk through options.
Can I train my whole team?
Yes. Buy several places at once, or use our e-learning platform to enrol your team, track who has finished and keep every certificate in one place, alongside your records of practical training on the machines. Ask us for team pricing using the form on this page.
Get Team Pricing
Training more than a few people on Abrasive Wheels? Tell us how many and we’ll send team pricing within one working day.
- IOSH Approved Training Provider 4301
- Highfield Approved Centre 17588
- Reply within one working day.
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