ACTTnow Abrasive Wheels Awareness

Who Should Attend? Anyone who selects, mounts or uses abrasive wheels. Learning Outcomes The course covers the following areas so the learner will: ? Have an awareness of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 1998 legislations ? Understand the risks and cause of common accidents ? The correct use of abrasive wheels ? Understand the correct PPE requirements ? Be aware of the dangers and precautions to using an abrasive wheel tool Modules will cover ? Overview of the Health & Safety at Work Act 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? ? What precautions are recommended when using abrasive wheels to prevent fires ? What are the dangers of HAV when using abrasive wheels and how it can be controlled? ? Daily checks needed on diamond, abrasive and all tools to ensure safe use The course contains both practical and theory-based learning. There will be a practical and written assessment conducted and assessed by the instructor to ensure competency has been achieved. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be issued with certification by ACTTnow, valid for 2 years. Maximum attendees ? 10 people