Abrasive Wheels Training
The CABWI Abrasive Wheels course teaches the essential skills to safely handle and use abrasive wheels in the workplace. You’ll learn about safety regulations, correct mounting, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring a safer working environment.
Accreditation
Course Duration
1 day
Cabwi Certificate
Valid 3 years
Course Objectives
The objectives of the CABWI Abrasive Wheels course are to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely use abrasive wheels in the workplace. The course ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes a safer working environment.
It aligns with industry best practices and covers essential safety guidelines, including:
Proper handling and installation of abrasive wheels
Risk assessments and hazard identification
Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
What You’ll Achieve
By the end of the CABWI Abrasive Wheels course, you will:
Be fully equipped with the skills and knowledge to safely handle and operate abrasive wheels.
Understand the importance of risk assessments and how to carry them out in your workplace.
Gain the ability to identify hazards and apply the correct safety procedures to minimize risks.
Be confident in using the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for abrasive wheel operations.
Receive a CABWI-approved certification to demonstrate your competency and compliance with safety regulations.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience with abrasive wheels is required for this course.
A basic understanding of health and safety procedures is beneficial.
Participants must be physically fit to handle the equipment and meet any health requirements for safe operation.
Course Assessment
The CABWI Abrasive Wheels course includes both theoretical and practical assessments.
Theoretical Assessment: A multiple-choice test covering key topics such as safety regulations, risk assessments, and abrasive wheel handling.
Practical Assessment: A hands-on demonstration to ensure participants can safely handle and use abrasive wheels in real-world situations.
Upon successful completion of both assessments, participants will receive a CABWI-approved certification.
Our Training Locations
On-Site or At Our Centres – You Choose!
We offer flexible training options that suit your needs, whether at one of our state-of-the-art centres or directly at your location:
- On-Site Training: We can arrange training nationwide at your site, ensuring it meets all safety and test specifications. Get in touch for more details.
- Vortex Training Centres: Attend training at our fully-equipped centres in Milton Keynes, Coventry, Wigan, or Leeds. Each location is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning in a professional setting.
No matter where you are, we make training convenient and accessible!
Who Will Benefit
Operators who use abrasive wheels in their day-to-day tasks.
Supervisors overseeing workers using abrasive wheels.
Health and Safety Managers responsible for ensuring safe practices in the workplace.
Anyone new to working with abrasive wheels who wants to gain the skills and certification to work safely.
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