EUSR Approved Abrasive Wheels - Mounting and Practical Use of Equipment

Course duration

One day

Course details

Our Abrasive Wheels Training Course, fully EUSR Approved, provides essential instruction on the safe use, mounting, and operation of abrasive wheel equipment. This course is designed for individuals who operate hand-held or bench-mounted machines and is compliant with current Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.

Whether you're refreshing skills or completing initial abrasive wheel training, this course supports both competence and safety in high-risk environments.

This is a 1-day course 8am to 5pm and is for a maximum of 5 delegates and covers 4.5 inch, 9 inch Grinders as well as cut off Saws.

This practical and theory-based abrasive wheels training includes:

Correct selection and inspection of abrasive wheels
Safe mounting of abrasive wheels
Adjustments, dressing, and storage of equipment
Understanding legal duties and HSE guidelines
Real-world demonstrations and assessments

This abrasive wheels course is suitable for operators across construction, utilities, and manufacturing, and aligns with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

Course Content

Understand the marking system for abrasive wheels.
Identify the potential hazards arising from the use of abrasive wheels.
Describe the correct methods of storing, handling and transporting abrasive wheels.
Demonstrate the correct methods for inspecting and testing abrasive wheels for damage.
Demonstrate the competence in mounting an abrasive wheel, including the adjustment of workrests and guards.
Demonstrate the use of components and the assembly of abrasive wheels.
Understand the requirements of and demonstrate how to perform a ring test.
Demonstrate the truing and dressing of an abrasive wheel.
Know and use suitable personal protective equipment.
Know the employer and employee responsibilities under Health and Safety Legislation.
Know and understand current Legislation relating to the use of abrasive wheels.
Practical sessions

Assessments

A variety of activities, oral, multiple choice and written questions plus onsite practical’s and assessment.

Certificates

Once the delegate has successfully completed the course and assessment, the results will be submitted to the awarding body and cards will be issued to the delegate in due course.

Certification for this course is valid for 3 years from the date of training. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the Abrasive Wheels course before the expiration date on your card.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements, however delegates do need to be face fitted and clean shaven, with certificate for face fit and mask for the training due to the practical aspects of the course.