During the Abrasive Wheels Safety course, you will study the following topics:

• Approved advisory literature relating to the mounting of abrasive wheels
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels and precautions which should be observed
• Methods of marking abrasive wheels as to type and speed
• Methods of inspecting and testing abrasive wheels to check for damage
• The functions of all components used with abrasive wheels, including flanges, blotters, brushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balancing of abrasive wheels
• The proper method of dressing an abrasive wheel
• The adjustment of the rest of an abrasive wheel
• The requirements of The Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970, which has now been superseded by the PUWER Act 1998

This course contains both theory and practical elements and you will be required to bring protective clothing along with you.