Abrasive wheel training online

Abrasive wheels training online courses.

Abrasive wheels online training you will understand the risks of using abrasive wheels in the workplace and learn how best to manage and mitigate them with this extensive abrasive wheels training.

Incorrect or ignorant handling, storage or use of abrasive wheels can lead to serious workplace injuries.

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This in-depth abrasive wheels training course is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to prevent avoidable injury and ill health.

Is this the right Abrasive Wheel course online for you?

If you use abrasive wheels – including bench grinders, pedestal grinders and angle grinders – as part of your employment, or you own or manage a business that relies on abrasive wheels, it is crucial to understand the health and safety procedures that can keep you and your colleagues safe at all times.

This training course has been designed to take you through the key points involved in the safe handling, storage and operation of all types of abrasive wheels.

It is one of a range of online workplace safety courses that we offer.

Abrasive Wheels training: what is covered?

Over 11 modules, you’ll learn about the tools, processes and applications involved in successful abrasive wheel handling.

Whether your work involves hand grinding or disc cutting, preliminary cuts and scores or fine polishing and finishing, you’ll become familiar with the properties and characteristics of each wheel – as well as the potential hazards they pose.

After a general introduction to abrasive wheels, the next four modules cover abrasive wheel designs, dangers and correct safety procedures.

This gives you the foundational knowledge to ensure you are choosing the correct wheel for the job.

Next, you’ll learn about wheel markings, how to store and handle your wheel, and how to check and test if it is in a safe working condition.

You will also look at issues around abrasive wheels training, certification and inspections before the final module provides an overall course summary.

This is an important chance to revisit topics covered in each of the previous 10 modules.

Modules covered in the course

Module 1        Introducing Abrasive Wheels

Module 2        The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel

Module 3        The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels

Module 4        Abrasive Wheel Safety

Module 5        Safe Speeds

Module 6        Other Wheel Markings

Module 7        Storage and Handling

Module 8        Checking and Testing

Module 9        Training and Certification

Module 10     Inspections

Module 11     Course Summary

How long will it take to complete this abrasive wheel training online course, and how will I be assessed?

This training programme is 100% online, so you or your colleagues can complete it from your home, place of work, or anywhere else you access an internet connection.

Students typically take 100 minutes to complete the 11 modules involved in this abrasive wheels training course.

After each module, you must complete a multiple-choice test.

You will need to score at least 70% on each test to gain your overall certificate of achievement.

Which bodies recognise this abrasive wheel training online course?

Both the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) recognise the quality of this course.

Course: Abrasive Wheels Training

Accreditations and approvals: IIRSM and CPD
Course time: 100 minutes
Assessment method: Multiple choice test

Pass mark: 70% in each module

Cost: £35 + VAT

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