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Rome Street
Carlisle
CA2 5AQ

Tel: 01228 739019
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22

Nov

Abrasive Wheels – half day session

November 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This course is aimed at those who are required to operate angle grinders (fitted with cutting or grinding wheels), cut-off saws and bench top cut-off saws as part of their daily work activities.

What the course covers:

• Legislation, regulations, ACoPs and HSE guidance
• Abrasive wheel specification, wheel types and application
• Wheel marking and identification (British Standard Marking System)
• Abrasive wheel hazards and safe use
• Wheel inspection, storage & transportation
• Wheel mounting, guarding and good practice
• Equipment safety – Identifying damaged wheels and faulty equipment
• Effects on health:
– risks from silica dust
– hand-arm vibration
• Control measures – PPE and RPE
– eye protection
– respiratory protection
– ear protection
– hand / arm hazards and protection
• Practical demonstration
– safe fitting of abrasive wheels
• Theoretical and practical assessment

Event Details

Date: November 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Rome Street, Carlisle
Address: Construction Training Centre, Rome Street
Organizer Name: BTP Cumbria
Phone: 01229 826262