Safe use of abrasives training

When used correctly, abrasives have an excellent safety record. Whilst reputable manufacturers follow precise manufacturing standards (EN 12413) to ensure products are fit for purpose, problems are likely to arise when products are used incorrectly or for materials and applications for which they were not intended.

Abrasive wheel breakage is the largest risk for incidents, as grinding tools have operating speeds up to 180 mph and can accelerate and decelerate faster than a Formula 1 racing car. Personal injuries resulting from wheel breakages are usually a result of using hand held machines and unfortunately the single largest reason for a wheel breakage is operator error. For this reason, it is a requirement of the PUWER legislation that all people who use, supervise or manage the use of work equipment have received adequate training. 

Master Abrasives offers a training course to ensure this legal requirement is covered for employers. All who attend and pass the safe use of abrasives training course, accredited by the BAF, are issued with a certificate, giving employers peace of mind that they are helping to keep their workforce safe. The course familiarises abrasive users with basic but vitally important facts about abrasives, the use of them and how, when used correctly, they have an excellent safety record.

Complementing the abrasives training, Master Tool Services department offers an IOSH accredited Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Toolbox Talk to help attendees to understand, control, and reduce the risks involved.