Certified Online Training | International Institute of Risk and Safety Managers (IIRSM) Approved - Also Meets Irish Legislation.
There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and need an abrasive wheel training course in the workplace. Ensuring that abrasive wheels 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.
You will learn this and much more in your online training. 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 abrasive training course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, storage and handling and much more.
**This abrasive wheel training course is designed to instruct employees in the theory and practice of safe use of Abrasive Wheels and complies with the HSA regulations for training as set out in the “Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1982” (SI 30 / 1982).
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for all staff who operate Abrasive Wheels as part of their normal work duties.
How long is the course?
The duration of the course is 100 minutes of instructor led video content, with additional time required for answering interactive questions throughout the course.
Cost
The cost of the course is €35 per person. Discounts are available for 10 or more candidates booking the course. For further information on group discounts please email David@fad.ie or contact 087 902 1517.
Assessment
Like all our interactive e-learning courses that we provide here at First Aid Direct, every candidate is required to engage with the course material and answer multiple-choice questions throughout each module. Candidates must receive a minimum of 70% to successfully pass the course.
Benefits of E-learning
- Cost effective
- Saves time
- Flexibility
- Improves performance and productivity
- Lower environmental impact
The online course concentrates on key Abrasive Wheels topics including:
1. Introducing Abrasive Wheels
2. The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
3. The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
4. Abrasive Wheel Safety
5. Safe Speeds
6. Other Wheel Markings
7. Storage and Handling
8. Checking and Testing
9. Training and Certification
10. Inspections
11. Course Summary
This abrasive wheel training course is approved by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Managers (IIRSM), First Aid Direct and additionally it is accredited for 3 units of CPD.
Upon completion of the training course candidates will receive a ‘Abrasive Wheels’ certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this training course you will learn how to identify the hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels. Identify the methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed. List the methods of storage, handling and transportation of abrasive wheels. Show the methods for testing and inspecting wheels for damage before use.
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