Abrasive Wheels Trainer Course

About This Course

The Abrasive Wheels Trainer course qualifies you to deliver accredited abrasive wheels training to employees across Ireland. Abrasive wheel accidents cause serious injuries every year in Irish workplaces — as a qualified trainer you will ensure your colleagues can use angle grinders, bench grinders and cutting discs safely.

This course is fully adapted for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (Part 2, Chapter 2) on work equipment. On completion you will hold a CPD-certified Abrasive Wheels Trainer qualification accepted by employers in construction, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance across Ireland.

What You Will Learn

• Irish abrasive wheels legislation and regulations
• Types of abrasive wheels and their applications
• Wheel markings, specifications and selection
• Inspection of abrasive wheels before use
• Safe mounting and ring testing of wheels
• Guard adjustment and work rest setting
• Safe operating speeds and RPM
• Personal protective equipment for grinding
• Hazards — bursting, breakage, vibration, dust
• Training delivery for abrasive wheels courses

Who Is This Course For?

• Construction site supervisors and managers
• Engineering and manufacturing supervisors
• Maintenance managers and technicians
• Metal fabrication supervisors
• Health and safety officers
• Independent trainers in construction safety

What's Included in the Price

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