Lantra or NPORS Certification. These tools are hazardous and legislation regarding their maintenance and proper use has been in place for many years.
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that an employer must provide adequate instruction on the changing of abrasive wheels (bench/angle grinders etc).
Instructor: Robert Patmore & Tony Judge
Cost: £115 + Certification Cost
Venue: Marsh Hill Centre
Maximum
Trainees: 6
Duration: 1 day
Requirements: None.
Course contents:
Understand the nature of the hazards and identify the causes
Identify and understand requirements and responsibilities under the current legislation
Understand the characteristics of abrasive and their action Understand and interpret the marking system of abrasive wheels
Recognise the need for careful handling of abrasive wheels and carry out visual
check and ring tests (bench grinders)
Understand and identify what speeds should be adhered to in wheel selection
Identify main components and understand their functions
Mount an abrasive wheel and /or a diamond blade
Understand the difference between truing and dressing a wheel, undertake dressing a wheel and identify dressers (bench grinders)
Adjust work rests correctly (bench grinders)
Use operating precautions and be aware of avoiding hazardous conditions
Demonstrate their knowledge on abrasive wheels and diamond blades
Carry out daily maintenance on petrol powered machines
- Date of next course:
6th September 2019 Dates available on application, or in-house to suit client.
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