Lantra Abrasive Wheels

This course results in Lantra Certificate and Card of Competence

Aim

  • The one day course is aimed at anyone who is required to mount certain types of abrasive wheels or buffer stones as part of their work
  • To cover the legal requirements of the Health and Safety Executive

Venue

  • UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX

Duration

  • One day in-person attendance

Entry Requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this course

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics: 

  • Abrasive wheel characteristics
  • Safety in grinding operations
  • The grinding machine
  • Mounting of abrasive wheels
  • Summary of mounting precautions
  • Guards
  • Additional protection
  • Portable grinding machines
  • Operation of abrasive wheels
  • Summary of operating precautions
  • PUWER 1998 regulations

If you require additional support please contact Orkney College prior to the start of the course. If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.

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Staff

Teaching staff are experts in their field.

Your instructor will be Steven Findlay.

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On the Day

PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

  • Boilersuit
  • Heavy duty gloves
  • Protective footwear
  • Goggles: EN166 B standard
  • Face Mask: FFP3 standard
  • Hearing Protection (Ear Defenders / Plugs)
  • You must bring photographic ID e.g. a driving licence or passport with you on the day of the course
  • Please report to reception on arrival
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