Protect Your People. Stay Compliant. Reduce Risk.
If your employees operate abrasive wheels, it’s your responsibility to ensure they’re trained, competent, and working within the law. Our Abrasive Wheels Safety Training provides your team with the skills and awareness needed to safely select, mount, and operate abrasive wheels in line with PUWER 1998 and HSE Guidance Note 17.
Delivered on-site and tailored to your operations, this course helps you meet legal obligations, reduce incident risk, and create a culture of safe working practices.
Delivery:
On-site, instructor-led, hands-on
Duration:
Half-day or full-day options available
Assessment:
Practical demonstration of competence
Certification:
Certificate of attendance for all delegates
Why This Training Matters
- Meets PUWER requirements
- Reduces liability and HSE enforcement risk
- Protects staff and productivity
- Minimises downtime through practical instruction
- Ideal for maintenance, workshop, and production teams
What the Course Covers
Training Content
- Legal overview: PUWER and HSE regulations
- Types, properties, and risks of abrasive wheels
- Safe mounting procedures
- Correct use of guards and grinding equipment
- Portable tool safety
- Risk management and hazard awareness
- PPE selection and usage
- Operational best practices
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Course Format & Certification
- Delivery: On-site, instructor-led, hands-on
- Duration: Half-day or full-day options available
- Assessment: Practical demonstration of competence
- Certification: Certificate of attendance for all delegates
Who Should Attend?
This training is essential for:
- Operators of fixed or handheld grinding equipment
- Maintenance and fabrication staff
- Supervisors overseeing abrasive wheel use
No prior experience is required.
FAQs – Abrasive Wheels Safety Training
Is this training a legal requirement?
Yes. Employers are legally required under PUWER 1998 to ensure that workers using work equipment, including abrasive wheels, are trained and competent.
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who selects, mounts, or uses abrasive wheels, including operatives, maintenance staff, fabricators, and supervisors.
Do delegates need previous experience?
No prior experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced staff who need refresher training.
Is the training delivered on-site?
Yes. We bring all training to your site, using your equipment where possible to make the learning directly relevant to your team.
What is the course duration?
The course typically runs as a half-day session. However, we can extend or adjust delivery to suit your team’s schedule and shift patterns.
Is there a formal assessment or exam?
There is no written test. Delegates are assessed through observation and practical demonstration of safe handling and mounting techniques.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. All delegates who complete the training will receive a certificate of attendance, which can support your internal compliance records.
How many staff can be trained at once?
We typically train groups of 6–10 to ensure each delegate receives adequate attention and hands-on practice, but larger sessions can be arranged.
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Don’t wait for a near-miss or audit failure. Equip your workforce with the skills they need to work safely, confidently, and compliantly.
Contact us today to arrange on-site training tailored to your team’s equipment and schedule.