Introduction

The most common accidents involving abrasive wheels are those caused when a wheel BURSTS through:

•    Incorrect wheel  selection
•    Incorrect wheel mounting
•    Incorrect  speed

Other areas of danger are:

•    Inadequate  eye protection
•    Skin abrasions
•    Operating without regulation wheel guards

This part-day course is designed to impart the knowledge to change wheels correctly, be fully aware of all safety aspects, maintenance and general operational requirements.

Intended for: This course is intended for workshop personnel who have had little formal safety training with respect to abrasive wheels.   It is also available to experienced workshop personnel whose abrasive wheel training may require up-dating to current Regulations.

Course Contents    

•    Regulations
•    Hazards – wheel bursting  -   eye injuries  -  skin abrasions
•    Safety precautions – employees duties – work site safety
•    Correct mounting of abrasive wheels
•    Marking abrasive wheels for correct speed
•    Storing/handling/transportation
•    Components used with abrasive wheels
•    Truing and dressing
•    New wheels
•    Pre-use check list

Clothing:    

For the practical period of this course all candidates are required to provide their own protective clothing ie hardhat, safety boots, coveralls, gloves, etc

Certification
An Enermech Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.