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Abrasive Wheel Training for Angle Grinders and Chop Saws

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British Abrasives Federation (BAF) Accredited Abrasive Wheel Training for angle grinders and chop saws.

This abrasive wheel course is accredited by the BAF (British Abrasives Federation) and is for operators of angle grinders and chop saws.

An angle grinder features a heavy duty abrasive cutting or grinding disc that is powerful enough to cut or grind through steel, concrete and other hard materials.

Powered by electricity, compressed air or a  battery powered motor, these hard-wearing tools demand that every safety precaution is followed to help prevent injury.

A chop saw can be as dangerous to use as any other saw.

This type of saw uses a resin bonded abrasive wheel or a TCT wheel which are designed to cut metal or other hard materials.

They can also be fitted with diamond tipped wheels for brick or block cutting on specialist machines such as the Norton Clipper Saw.

There are far too many abrasive wheel accidents reported in various work places, these accidents range from minor to severe; some resulting even in fatality.

The good news is that over 90% of these accidents are preventable if good safety precautions are adopted and this starts with thorough accredited training for all operators.

The practical training is an integral part of an abrasive wheel course this part of the course cannot be successfully completed virtually.

“There is no substitute for thorough practical training in all aspects of the mounting and use of abrasive wheels.” Source HSG17 “Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels”.

The practical element of the training will be conducted on your site when you book the full day course option.

The practical training will include: wheel changes, dressing of the wheels where required and an operator competency assessment.

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    Abrasive wheel training for angle grinders and chop saws.

    This course can be delivered as a half day course for experienced operators, or for refresher training, or as a full days course for the less experienced or novice operator.

    This course can be delivered on your site/premises anywhere in the UK at a time and on a date to suit you, or we run regular open/public courses throughout the year at convenient locations across the UK.

    Course Content

    We have 2 options for abrasive wheel training for angle grinders and chop saws:

    Option 1: A half day course which is more suited to experienced operators or for refresher training.

    Option 2: A full day course for the less experienced or novice operators who require more practical training.

    • The Need to Train and Statutory Requirements
    • Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel and the Types
    • Marking of Abrasive Wheels
    • Speed
    • Hazards and Precautions to be taken
    • Kickback
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Angle Grinder Safety
    • Chop Saw Safety
    • Storage & Handling
    • Inspection and Methods of Testing for Damage
    • Abrasive Wheel Machine Components
    • Guarding
    • Specific Mounting Procedures

    Who Should Attend Our Course?

    Delegates who are involved in the use of abrasive wheels, and those who are responsible for the changing of abrasive wheels, or those who supervise abrasive wheel operations.

    “In relation to abrasive wheels, PUWER 98 requires, among other things, that all machinery is suitable for its intended use and is properly maintained, and that employees, including those using, mounting and managing the operation of abrasive wheels, are fully informed and properly trained in their safe use”.

    Source: HSE Publication HSG17 (Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels).

    On completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised BAF accredited certificate of training and the attendees details will be entered in to the BAF national operators database.

    Training Requirements

    Conducted on any site that has suitable facilities (power and seating), this course is for 1 to 12 trainees .

    When conducting the practical element of the training where possible we like to use the customer’s equipment. It is their responsibility to ensure the equipment is suitable for its intended use. This means it is properly maintained and all trainees are in possession of the correct PPE for the type of machine that they will be using. Please note that a half day course only covers classroom based training, we will demonstrate to the trainees how to conduct the practical assessments on each other. If you require practical training then you will require the full day course option.

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    • This is just a quick email to say thank you for the training you delivered this week, I found the course to be of great value and I gained lots from the course, I also found it interesting when you were talking about the precision grinding even though this is an area I do not work within. You catered well in my opinion for everyone on the course. Your set up is great - everything in one place + your knowledge was invaluable during the day and it just shows that those who have actually worked within the area they teach make the best tutors. I have attended so many courses where it is obvious the trainer has not had the experience in the subject but this is not the case with you. Great course, great delivery

      J Telford

    • "Good communication, minimum fuss, enthusiastic trainer."

      05/17/2017

    • "The training delivered, far exceeded my expectations and was interesting informative and the knowledge of the trainer was excellent. I was made most welcome and offered every hospitality on the day."

      11/22/2017

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