Posted By Joe Molloy NDB All Quote HS(G)17 "TRAINING 6 There is no substitute for thorough practical training in all aspects of the mounting and use of abrasive wheels. Any training programme should cover at least the following: (a) hazards and risks arising from the use of abrasive wheels and the precautions to be observed; (b) methods of marking abrasive wheels with their type, size and maximum operating speed; (c) how to store handle and transport abrasive wheels; (d) how to inspect and test abrasive wheels for damage; 1 (e) the functions of all the components used with abrasive wheels such as flanges, blotters, bushes, nuts etc; (f) how to assemble abrasive wheels correctly to make sure they are properly balanced and fit to use; (g) the proper method of dressing an abrasive wheel (removing dulled abrasive or other material from the cutting surface and/or removing material to correct any uneven wear of the wheel); (h) the correct adjustment of the work rest on pedestal or bench grinding machines; (i) the use of suitable personal protective equipment, for example eye protection (see also paragraph 158). It is recommended that a record of training in the safe mounting of abrasive wheels is kept, showing the trainee’s name and date of training. See also PUWER (Provision and use of work equipment regulations) I hope this helps

Posted By Nick House From memory, when I was working in an engineering environment, those who were dealing with the storage and checking/ mounting of the wheels were sent on an abrasive wheels training coursse (I think this was 2 days, and cost around £100 per person). Those persons were then responsible for training the other users in the correct methods of use/ dressing, etc., of the wheels. They were also charged with ensuring that the correct training recoeds were completed and handed over to the workshop manager for safe keeping. We did have a visit from the inspector from the local authority once, and he was satisfied that this was sufficient. If you only have around 8 users in total, for the sake of £100 each, would it not be beneficial to send them all on the abrasive wheels course, staggered over the course of a year?

Posted By NDB As it happens - and thankyou everyone for the advice - I have managed to get 6 people booked on a course (done in-house) for about £300 all in. And yes, the chappie says we can then get the competent ones to teach the others.