Abrasive Wheel Awareness

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Health and Safety

Stay Safe, Stay Compliant

Our Abrasive Wheels Awareness Course is designed to provide essential knowledge for anyone who uses or works near abrasive wheels. This short but in-depth course will help you operate abrasive wheel equipment safely, legally, and confidently, in line with current health and safety legislation.

Whether you’re a construction worker, engineer, workshop technician, or supervisor, this training helps you stay compliant and reduce the risk of injury.

The Details

  • Course: Abrasive Wheels Awareness
  • Duration: Half-day (9:00am – 2:00pm)
  • Delivery: Classroom-based with hands-on guidance from expert instructors
  • Assessment: Multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course
  • Certification: Focus Training Certificate of Achievement issued the same day

Who is it for?

  • Anyone who uses abrasive wheel equipment (e.g., angle grinders, cut-off saws)
  • Managers and supervisors responsible for health and safety
  • Employers wanting to meet their legal obligations under PUWER 1998

What you’ll learn

  • Current legislation relating to abrasive wheel use
  • Hazards associated with abrasive wheels (including Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome – HAVS)
  • Control measures to ensure safe operation
  • Pre-use inspection of abrasive wheel equipment and discs
  • Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Best practice for safe working procedures

Why choose this course?

  • Delivered by experienced health and safety professionals
  • Certificate provided on the same day
  • Helps meet legal requirements under PUWER and HSE guidelines
  • Boosts confidence and safety awareness for all abrasive wheel users

Course Fees

  • £58 + VAT per person

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