Abrasive Wheel training is designed to suit those who work with abrasive wheels. An abrasive wheel is a wheel that grinds, cuts or smooths materials, rotating at high speeds to do this effectively. This includes grinders commonly used in metalwork and on construction sites and training includes fixed and removable abrasive wheels. Abrasive Wheel training is an essential legal requirement for anyone involved in working with abrasive wheels, and up to date training should be a priority for all employers. It is important that high quality training is maintained in order to protect the health and wellbeing of employees and ensure that they use abrasive wheels effectively and safely. 

Course Topics Include:

• Selection of correct wheel
• Inspection & pre-checks
• Mounting techniques
• Guarding
• Test runs
• Safe work practices

This Course is only delivered by a competent and certified;

• QQI Level 6 Instructor
• EDF Level 5 Instructor

Working at Height Group Training Courses

All Working at Height Group training exercises are implemented under a “Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Based Evolution Process” which the delegate experiences as a layering approach.

All training can be conducted in accordance with the following Legislations;

(IE) Ireland – Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005

(IE) Ireland – HSA Guidance on the Management of Manual Handling in the Workplace

(EU) Europe – EU Directive 90/269/EEC 

(USA) United States of America – OSHA 1910 Section 5(a) (1) & NIOSH Publication No. 2007-131

Note.

All training programs are structured upon a pass or fail determination criteria and are in accordance with Manual Handling Criteria for accepted practices in safety, health, and environmental training  and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.