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Abrasive safety training should be provided to anyone who comes into contact with abrasive wheels (i.e. Grinding Wheels, Cutting Discs), or who is responsible for those who do. Including: Setters, Operators, Supervisors, and Stores workers.
The improper use, handling and storage of Abrasive products can lead to serious and sometimes fatal accidents. This has been recognised in the UK and is now covered by legislation. This legislation makes it a legal requirement that operators, and those involved in the use of Abrasive Wheels are properly trained.
The improper use, handling and storage of Abrasive products can lead to serious and sometimes fatal accidents. This has been recognised in the UK and is now covered by legislation. This legislation makes it a legal requirement that operators, and those involved in the use of Abrasive Wheels are properly trained.
What is the course and what does it include?
The course is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of using abrasives and promote good practice in the workplace. It includes:
✓ A comprehensive set of BAF approved course notes for each trainee.
✓ Hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels
✓ Types and design of wheels (including specification, to avoid incorrect selection)
✓ Inspection, testing and storage (including damaged/fault wheel checks and ring test)
✓ Mounting of wheels (including a practical 'verification of competence' test, ensuring safe mounting procedures are followed and tool care is adhered)
✓ Ensuring a safe working environment
✓ PPE
✓ Safe use of abrasive wheels
✓ A test at the end of the course to ensure the participant has understood the content.
The course is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of using abrasives and promote good practice in the workplace. It includes:
✓ A comprehensive set of BAF approved course notes for each trainee.
✓ Hazards associated with the use of abrasive wheels
✓ Types and design of wheels (including specification, to avoid incorrect selection)
✓ Inspection, testing and storage (including damaged/fault wheel checks and ring test)
✓ Mounting of wheels (including a practical 'verification of competence' test, ensuring safe mounting procedures are followed and tool care is adhered)
✓ Ensuring a safe working environment
✓ PPE
✓ Safe use of abrasive wheels
✓ A test at the end of the course to ensure the participant has understood the content.
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Established in 2012, focusing in Consultancy, Health & Safety training, HAVs (Hand Arm Vibration) testing & management and QLT (Qualitative) Face fitting (face mask).
We have the experience of successfully working/training with Local Councils, Police Constabularies, Colleges/Universities and Construction/Engineering companies. All ABTAC courses are tailored to the customer to ensure that the most relevant information is imparted.
ABTAC is the consultant to the BAF (British Abrasive Federation) and creates their training packages and conducts examinations for potential accredited trainers.
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