About this course
The CITB Abrasive Wheels course is designed to provide practical and theoretical training on the safe use, mounting, inspection, and handling of abrasive wheels, ensuring compliance with PUWER and health and safety regulations.
What you will learn
The CITB Abrasive Wheels course covers the following topics:
- Employer’s and employee’s legal responsibilities related to abrasive wheels.
- Hazards associated with abrasive wheels and methods to minimize risk.
- Marking, selection, and identification of abrasive wheels.
- Storage, handling, and transportation of abrasive wheels.
- Testing and inspection procedures to detect defects or imbalances.
- Mounting and assembling wheels safely on appropriate equipment.
- Techniques for dressing and balancing wheels.
- Compounds and materials used in wheel manufacture.
- Review of accident statistics and safe working practices.
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and coveralls.