Abrasive Wheel Safety

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about the different types of abrasive wheels, how they can be used in different ways, and the different hazards they present.
• Understand how to select the right abrasive wheel for the job you do
• Understanding PUWER 1998 and the British Standard Wheel Marking and Identification System

About this course

if used incorrectly, abrasive wheels can be extremely dangerous – in fact, more than half of all recorded injuries are due to unsafe work systems or operator error.

Whether it's broken wheels, flying particles or severe burns from friction, accidents caused by abrasive wheels can be serious, resulting in hospitalization and, all too often, even blindness.

This abrasive wheel safety course is comprehensive yet concise, it can be completed in just 40 minutes. It focuses on safety and highlights safe work practices designed for anyone who owns, operates, handles, moves, stores, or is responsible for people who use abrasive wheels.

It does not replace practical training in the use of abrasive wheels. Instead, it should be used alongside hands-on training to increase workplace safety, awareness of legal responsibilities, and reduce the risk of injury in your workplace.

Certificate

Download and print

Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the subject.

This abrasive wheel safety training course culminates in a 20-question multiple-choice test with a printable certificate. Additionally, brief ongoing questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

What does my certificate include?

Your Abrasive Wheel Safety Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, percentage passed, date completed, date completed. expiration and stamps of approval or accreditation by recognized authorities.

Why is this training important?

Compliance

It is important that you comply with the law and know how it affects you and the way you work.