The use of Abrasive Wheels is covered by The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) 

The primary objective of PUWER is to ensure that work equipment (abrasive wheels) do not jeopardise the health and safety of anyone.  

These regulations require that work equipment should be SUITABLE for the work process, MAINTAINED in good repair and INSPECTED at suitable intervals 

All persons who use work equipment should receive adequate TRAINING, provided with HEALTH & SAFETY information and given written INSTRUCTIONS where appropriate. 

Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to an unsafe system of work or operator error. 

This training aims to advise on precautions you can take to prevent accidents in the use of abrasive wheels. 

> Abrasive Wheel Characteristics and Key Parts,
> Types of wheel and wheel marking,
> Inspection, Storage and Handling of wheels,
> Wheel Mounting,
> Operation of Abrasive Wheels,
> Hazards, Risks & Precautions.

> You will gain an understanding of the characteristics and key parts of an Abrasive Wheel,
> Gain a better understanding of the different types of wheel and wheel markings.
> Understand how to inspect store and handle wheels correctly.