Abrasive Wheels

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This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive  wheels as part of their work.

There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used  correctly and safely is of paramount importance. Applications range from hand grinding to disc  cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in  materials, or for fine polishing and finishing.

Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They  also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this  reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the  right machinery.

This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.

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

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module. 

IIRSM & CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)