Mechanical Cutting Tools Awareness

Half day

The course has been developed and designed for candidates who change and mount a bonded abrasive wheel or disc. Training is given on all aspects of safety in relation to abrasive wheels.

The course is for those who use portable grinding and cutting equipment, and bench grinders. Candidates are taught the safe use of abrasive wheels and discs, including the correct selection and mounting skills. Candidates are given a partial face fit test on the RPE issued for use by their employers, who are later informed of the results.

• Health & Safety Legislation/Accidents
• RPE requirements
• Requirements of the PUWER regulations
• Storage, selection and mounting of abrasive wheels and discs
• Hand-arm vibration issues
• Safe working practices in the correct use of cutting and grinding tools
• Practical test on selection and mounting of discs
• Practical instruction on the use of cutting and grinding tools