ECITB Abrasive Wheels – AW02

Course Information

Half Day Course

• An overview of the HSWA 1974 and how it effects the planning of work with abrasive wheels
• What are the duties of care placed on employers by PUWER 1998
• What are the responsibilities placed on employees by PUWER 1998
• The common causes of accidents with abrasive wheels
• The common causes of burst wheels
• The markings found on abrasive wheels
• The markings found on angle grinders and petrol cutting tools
• The British marking system that is found on abrasive wheels and how it can be used when ordering new wheels
• Eye protection what is the best type and why it is needed
• Hearing protection why it is needed and what style is recommended
• Dust masks why they are needed and what type is recommended
• What other PPE is required when using abrasive wheels?
• The effects on the human respiratory system of RSA Silica and how dust suppression systems can be effective in preventing long term damage
• What precautions are recommended when using abrasive wheels to prevent fires
• The safe use of abrasive wheels in confined spaces
• What are the dangers of HAV when using abrasive wheels and how it can be controlled?
• What is the difference between old style abrasive wheels and diamond cutting disks?
• How to avoid blade core failure with diamond cutting disks
• Daily checks needed on diamond, abrasive and all tools to ensure safe use
• 10 question multiple choice test
• Practical Content:
• Each candidate will have to select the most appropriate cutting wheel for the task given form the wheels provided
• Each candidate will have to correctly mount their chosen wheel onto the wheel
• Each candidate will have to perform a before use inspection on both the wheel and the tool
• Each candidate will have to use the grinding wheel using the safe system of work given by the instructor