Course Suitable For: People wanting to mount and operate abrasive wheel equipment safely in compliance with statutory requirements.
Course Award: O'Dwyer Safety Services Ltd Certificate
Course Duration:
2.5 Hours- Every second Tuesday
Course Participants:
Maximum: 10 Participants
Course Locations:
Courses can be delivered onsite at your company or we can organize a suitable venue close to your location.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the training course participants should be able to:
- Identify different types of Abrasive Wheel
- Identify Types, Markings, Operating Speeds used in correct selection of Abrasive wheels
- Explain the Hazards and Risks associated with abrasive wheels
- Explain correct Storage and Handling Methods
- Demonstrate Inspection and Testing methods and techniques
- Identify Components used in mounting Abrasive wheels
- Demonstrate correct Assembly, Balance and Fit methods
- Explain Dressing / Maintenance requirements
- Select suitable PPE
- Demonstrate Safe Working Practices/ Techniques
Assessment:
Summary Skills Demonstration 75%
In skills demonstrations, candidates will be observed carrying out the following practical tasks:
An observation check sheet will be used to identify the expected skills and activities
- Correct wheel selection
- Inspection and Pre checks
- Mounting techniques
- Guarding
- Test runs
- Safe work practices
Examination (Theory-Based) Oral or Written 25%
Abrasive Wheels
I found Seamus very knowledgeable as he has years of experience with Abrasive Wheels. 3/2/23
Great doing a course with someone with this level of experience, as there is no waffle and you sit up, listen and learn. Great Trainer, Seamus. 3/2/23
Very well done and won't hesitate to attend this Tutor again. 31/1/23
Learned a lot of interesting and new information about grinding and cutting wheels. 31/1/23
Seamus had a very good knowledge of the course and experience in the way people work, this was very good. 24/1/23
Course was very well delivered and interesting throughout. 23/1/23
Very interesting from start to finish. Encouraged involvement, Trainer was very understandable and friendly. Would highly recommend this course to raise awareness of safety. 9/8/22
Fantastic Teacher. Great to learn from someone with his level of experience. Insightful and knowledgeable. 9/8/22
Very patient, gave time explaining and answering. Had experience from his own work/career.15/7/22
Course was very informative and should be mandatory to all working in construction. Highly recommend. 15/7/22
Very good Instructor, made everything clear and easy to understand. 15/2/22
Seamus was very knowledgeable and obviously very experienced. I learned a lot and had a very positive experience as did others in the course. 15/2/22