This certificate has been designed to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for understanding the risks of working with abrasive wheels, as well as safe working practices and procedures for handling, mounting and storing abrasive wheels. The candidate will also learn how to implement controls to reduce the likelihood of injury and reduce risk. The candidate will be aware of manufacturer responsibilities, employer responsibilities and employee responsibilities with abrasive wheels, through exploring health and safety legislation. Candidates will be able to produce a risk assessment of the handling, mounting and storing of abrasive wheels, and detail which specific hazards can be present.

The unit teaching will typically take place over the course of half a day

Unit Information


  • Course Content

    • Understanding types of abrasive wheel and their dangers/risks.
    • Understanding manufacturer, employer & employee responsibilities.
    • Understanding legislation around abrasive wheels.
    • Understanding how to produce a risk assessment for the use of abrasive wheels.
    • Understanding safe practices for abrasive wheel use.
    • Understanding control measures for abrasive wheel use, to further reduce risks.

  • Course Delivery Location Options

    This course can be delivered at either of our training centres or at your own location.

    Please contact us for more details.

  • Course Duration

    Half Day

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