Abrasive Wheel Awareness
Essential knowledge to use abrasive wheels safely and prevent accidents in the workplace.
Abrasive wheels are used across many industries, but incorrect use or a lack of awareness can lead to serious injury. This course provides essential knowledge on the safe selection, handling, storage, and inspection of abrasive wheels, helping you meet legal requirements under PUWER 1998 and keep your workplace safe.
WHO IT'S FORAnyone who uses, supervises, or works near abrasive wheels, including operatives, maintenance staff, and supervisors in manufacturing, construction, and engineering environments.
Understand what abrasive wheels are, how they're constructed, and why incorrect use is a leading cause of workplace injury.
Learn to identify different wheel types — cutting, grinding, and depressed centre — and match the correct wheel to the task.
Decode the coded markings on a wheel to confirm speed rating, material, and safe usage before fitting.
Cover correct storage conditions to prevent damage, and safe handling practice to avoid cracking or chipping.
Practice the ring test and visual inspection routine to detect a damaged or unsafe wheel before use.
Learn correct mounting procedure, blotter use, and dressing technique to keep a wheel balanced and safe.
Cover safe stance, guarding, PPE, and machine checks required before and during operation.
Review real incident causes involving abrasive wheels and the control measures that would have prevented them.
Delegates are assessed through the practical ring-test and mounting demonstration, plus a short multiple-choice knowledge check at the end of the session. There's no formal written exam.
Stay Compliant
Meet your legal duties under UK health & safety regulations.
Protect Your People
Empower staff to work safely and confidently.
Reduce Risk
Identify hazards early and prevent accidents.
Build Confidence
Practical training that gives your team real-world confidence.