Abrasive Wheels & Manual Handling - Combined courses

Duration:

1 Day Course 

Abrasive Wheels - AM 
Manual Handling - PM 

Start Time: 8.15am 

​Price: £100.00 + VAT per person

Overview of the Abrasive Wheels course:

This is a classroom-based course which ensures that delegates are competent and safe when using a range of abrasive wheels. The tutor will tailor the course for those who are present, focusing on the abrasive wheels, grinding, and cutting tools needed by delegates.

Course Content:

This course is delivered in the classroom through demonstrations by the tutor. It also includes a practical element where delegates will familiarise themselves with changing the disks on the saw.
​The Need to Train and Statutory  Requirements.
Characteristics of an Abrasive Wheel and the Types.
Marking of Abrasive Wheels.
Speed.
Hazards and Precautions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Storage & Handling.
Inspection and Methods of Testing for Damage.
Abrasive Wheel Machine Components.
Guarding.
Dressing & Balancing.
Specific Mounting Procedures.

Overview of the Manual Handling Course: 

Any personnel who is involved in manual handling and lifting at work, or have to train and assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace. If you are responsible in any way for the health and safety of people at work then you should attend this course.

Course Content:
• Course introduction
• Why correct technique is important
• Manual handling hazards and risks
• Preventing injury from manual handling
• Remaining compliant
• Importance of risk assessment
• Applying risk assessment to manual handling

Award: 
A Skyward Training Certificate will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical sessions which have a three year validity period