Abrasive Wheels Course

Anyone who picks up an angle grinder, bench grinder or cut-off saw without proper training is taking a risk they don't need to take, which is exactly why the Abrasive Wheels Training Course exists. Designed for operators across construction, engineering and industrial settings, it builds the practical knowledge and legal awareness needed to select, mount and use abrasive wheels safely and with confidence, whether that's on a busy site or in a workshop environment. It's a natural companion to the PUWER Online Course, since both cover an employer's duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Poorly mounted or damaged wheels remain one of the most avoidable causes of serious injury on site. This course pairs technical detail, such as marking systems, storage requirements and correct mounting procedures, with a genuine focus on hazard recognition, so delegates leave able to spot a wheel that shouldn't be in use before it becomes a problem, rather than relying on guesswork or habit. The day also covers the legal framework behind safe abrasive wheel use, including duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, alongside dressing wheels, the compounds used in manufacture, and accident statistics that reinforce why the training matters.

Anyone regularly exposed to vibration from grinding or cutting tools should also consider the Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Online Course, since the two hazards often go hand in hand on the same job. Supervisors overseeing teams using this kind of equipment frequently pair this course with PPE Awareness Training and Manual Handling Training too, building a wider base of practical safety knowledge across a workforce rather than treating each hazard in isolation.

Successful candidates receive a certificate of attendance on completion, giving employers a clear, straightforward record that their team has been trained to the required standard. There are no formal entry requirements for anyone booking a place, making this course accessible to new starters and experienced operators alike.

On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Identify the significant hazards associated with the mounting and use of abrasive wheels
• Satisfy legislative requirements concerning the use of such equipment
• Prevent injury to persons mounting or using the abrasive wheel

This course will cover the following topics:

• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels
• Methods of marking abrasive wheels
• Methods of storage, handling and transportation
• Testing and inspection
• Methods of mounting on equipment
• Method of dressing wheels
• Compounds used in manufacture
• Accident statistics

Candidates who complete the Abrasive Wheels Training Course successfully receive a certificate of attendance, giving employers a clear, straightforward record that their team has been trained to the required standard.

Anyone who fits abrasive wheels to work equipment, or uses work equipment fitted with abrasive wheels, should attend this course to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This includes grinder and cut-off saw operators, supervisors overseeing teams that work with this equipment, and businesses needing to demonstrate PUWER compliance across their workforce.

No prerequisites are required to attend the Abrasive Wheels Training Course.