Abrasive Wheel Training
Safe mounting, use, and maintenance of abrasive wheels and grinding equipment in the workplace.
About This Course
The use of abrasive wheels carries significant risks including wheel bursting, which can cause serious injury or death. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, only trained and competent persons may mount abrasive wheels.
Our Abrasive Wheels programme covers the legal requirements, the properties of different wheel types, the hazards involved, and the correct procedures for selecting, inspecting, mounting, and using abrasive wheels safely.
Both theoretical instruction and practical demonstration are included, making this course suitable for anyone who uses angle grinders, bench grinders, or other abrasive wheel equipment.
What You Will Learn
- Legal requirements for abrasive wheel use in Ireland
- Types of abrasive wheels and their applications
- Marking system and speed ratings
- Hazards associated with abrasive wheels
- Pre-use inspection procedures
- Correct storage and handling of wheels
- Safe mounting procedures step-by-step
- Guards, flanges, and spindle speeds
- PPE requirements
- Practical mounting exercise
Who Is This Course For?
Tradespeople, maintenance workers, fabricators, and anyone who mounts or uses abrasive wheels including angle grinders, bench grinders, and cut-off machines.
