The Objectives of the Course 

By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand.
• Correctly use the machine/s.
• Dress the wheel.

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Introduction to the equipment
• Practical use of machine/s
• Hand Arm Vibration
• Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines
• Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs
• Dust suppression
• Examination of abrasive wheels
• Mounting of abrasive wheels
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Types and functions of wheels    and discs
• Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs
• Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs