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Abrasive Wheel Training
For operators and supervisors who select, mount or use abrasive wheels at work. Covers safe selection, mounting, inspection and the hazards of vibration, dust and wheel failure.
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Safe selection, mounting and use of abrasive wheels
Abrasive wheel training covers the safe selection, handling, mounting and use of abrasive wheels, and the hazards of vibration, dust and wheel failure. UK law requires anyone mounting abrasive wheels at work to receive appropriate training under PUWER 1998. Opus arranges this course through a specialist training partner who runs it to HSE-guidance standards. Booking and queries are handled by Opus, so the certificate sits alongside the rest of your H&S record.
Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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Partner-delivered training
Opus arranges abrasive wheel training through a specialist partner. Booking, scheduling and queries are handled at Opus so you have a single point of contact, and the certificate sits alongside the rest of your H&S record.
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Accredited delivery by the partner
The training partner delivers the course to the standard required by the awarding body. Location and format depends on the partner and the machinery available on site.
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Certificate from the delivery partner
Delegates receive the partner's certificate on successful completion. Opus can log the certificate into your training matrix on request and prompts ahead of expiry for managed clients.
What to expect from this course
What's covered
Theory covers Health and Safety requirements, hazards and risks including vibration white finger, marking, storage, handling and transport, testing and inspection, function of components, mounting and balancing, dressing, work rest and guard adjustment, and PPE. Practical covers pre-use checks of wheel and machine and correct mounting and adjustment procedures.
Who it's for
Operators, supervisors and anyone responsible for selecting, mounting or using abrasive wheels at work. Suitable for novices needing initial competence and experienced operators needing a refresher or conversion to additional wheel types.
Prerequisites
None. Suitable machines and a safe practical area must be available on site if training is delivered in-house. Requirements confirmed by the partner at booking.
What you get
Certificate of Attendance issued by the delivery partner on successful completion. Refresher recommended every two to three years or after significant change of role, equipment or site. Opus can log the certificate into your training matrix on request.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
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