Everyone who uses abrasive wheel machinery as part of their work must have abrasive wheels training. Abrasive wheels training covers how to handle and use abrasive wheels and is required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The right training will create a safer environment for all workers.
An abrasive wheel is a wheel consisting of abrasive particles bonded together with various substances. Different abrasive wheels can be used with lots of different types of powered machinery, including hand held, bench mounted, and fixed. The purpose will determine the type of abrasive and type of bond used. Each will have different characteristics that make them particularly suitable for certain tasks, and similarly, each will have weaknesses that result in different hazards and risks for the user.
Why do you need abrasive wheels training?
According to HSE, almost half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels happen because of an unsafe system of work or operator error. Abrasive wheel training will help you understand how to manage machinery with abrasive wheels safely and avoid accidents. Different wheels have different characteristics and properties, as do different abrasives. By understanding when to use which abrasive and which wheel, you’ll be better informed to make safer choices and avoid any accidents.
Abrasive wheels training can help you safely navigate abrasive wheels machinery, whether you use the machinery every day, occasionally, or work with people who use the machinery.
During this training you’ll learn:
- Different abrasive wheels
- How to avoid the risks of using abrasive wheels
- How to use abrasive wheels safely
- How to choose the right abrasive wheel for a particular task.
Who should complete abrasive wheels training?
Abrasive wheels training is particularly important for the construction and engineering sectors. If you use abrasive wheels machinery, manage anyone who uses abrasive wheels machinery, or employ workers who use abrasive wheels, you should complete this training. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge and upskilling, perhaps for roles in the future, abrasive wheels training could be a great introduction to abrasive wheels machinery, even if you’re not using the machinery in your current role.
As the course is delivered online, it can be taken by anyone, whether you’re currently on a job, in between positions, or actively looking for your next role. The flexibility of this CPD course means you can choose to complete the course when it suits you.
Why choose abrasive wheels training through P.I.E.R?
At P.I.E.R, our aim is to provide exceptional value for our clients and our workers. If you’re building a team of construction workers for your next project, we can curate a bespoke training package to make sure everyone on site has up to date training in essential topics. Our catalogue of health and safety courses includes everything from abrasive wheels training to asbestos awareness and manual handling. Use our courses to upskill your current workforce, or let us help you find additional ad-hoc workers with the right skills and experience.
If you’re a worker registered with P.I.E.R, we want to make sure you’re matched with projects that suit your level of experience, skill set, and ambitions. You can use our online training courses to upskill while you’re in between work, or while you’re on a job and looking for the next.
Workers registered with P.I.E.R are never just a number. Offering trusted, valuable training is just one way for us to show our connections that we care about the people we work with. To find out more about our training opportunities, please get in touch today.