Hand-held cut off saw – abrasive wheel training

Course objective

Training for the operation of hand-held cut off saws - abrasive wheels designed to provide an understanding of the Health and safety at work act 1974 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Accredited by

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

N017 - Hand-held cut off saw - abrasive wheel training

Course content

• Introduction to the course
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regualtions
• Personal Protective Equipment Regualtions
• HSG17 and HSG53,
• Correct Personal Protective Equipment including BS EN 166- Eye protection
• Face Fitting
• COSSH Data
• Dust supression
• Vibration Syndrome- HAVS,
• Crystalline silica
• Manufacturers marking of abrasive wheels
• Manufactures guidance
• Introduction to the machine
• Safe use of the abrasive wheels and hand-held cut off saws
• Safe refuelling procedures
• Safe shut down procedures

Assessment

Theory and Practical Examination.

Ratio

1 instructor : 1 hand-held cut off saw : 6 candidates

Duration

This is a 1 day course.