ABRASIVE WHEELS REGULATIONS

Purpose of Course:
To raise the trainee’s knowledge of grinding wheels regulations and be able to safely change a grinding wheel on a hand held grinder, change a wheel on a bench or Pedestal grinder Dress a wheel true and flat
On completion of the course the trainees name is entered on to the grinding wheels register

Designed for
Persons requiring to use a grinder in their work and under Provision and use of equipment Regulation (PUWER 86) requires formal training and certification

Pre-requisites
None

Learning Objectives
Part 1. Safety Awareness Session Covering:
Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels. (Noise-Dust-Eyes-Vibration-Sparks)
Marking of Abrasive Wheels.
Storage-Handling-Transporting-Inspecting & Testing of Abrasive Wheels.
The function of all main components. (Flanges-Washers-Bushes & Nuts)

Part 2. Pre-start Checks - (Electrically Powered) Bench Mounted Grinding Machine:
Dressing wheels (Bench Machines).
Rest adjustment (Bench Machines)
Wiring - Plug - Guards - Spindle speed marked on machine
Grinding wheel undamaged & correct type
Tool rest as close as practicable to grinding face - Area free from debris.

Part 3. Pre-start Checks - (Electrically Powered) Hand Held Grinding/Cutting-Off Machine:
Wiring - Plug - Guards – Spindle Speed Marked on Machine
Grinding /Wheel undamaged & correct type
Wheel not fitted too tight
Correct eye protector available

Part 4. Pre-start Checks - (Petrol Driven) Cutting off machine:
Drive belt tension
Guard (Free from Abrasive Particles & Dust)
Flange wear/distortion
Fuel mixture (Stored in suitable container.)
Spindle speed marked on machine
Wheel not fitted too tight.

Part 5. Inspected Wheels / Discs before use:
Cracks - Damage - Blotters - Speed - Size- Correct type for Job

Part 6 Correctly changed grinding wheel/Disc

Part 8. Correctly dressed a Grinding Wheel
Bench mounted machines ONLY

References:
The Abrasive Wheel Regulations 1970 & The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1992 and HSG17

Training Methods
Classroom Lecture
A Safety Video "Cut and Grind"
Practical assembly of hand held equipment in the workshop
Change grinding wheel in workshop on a pedestal grinder
Dress grinder and reset tool rest
Theoretical test paper

Evaluation Method
End of course question paper

Duration & Venue
1 Day at your site

Constraints (If any) 10 Trainees per course maximum Classroom for the duration of the course Work shop for the practical work Personal Protective equipment
	Overalls
	Boots
	Eye protection
	Gloves (Handling)

Evidence of Competence / Re-assessment of Competence
Certificate of competence
Name entered on to your company register as authorised persons

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