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

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Staff

Teaching staff are experts in their field.

Your instructor will be Robert Laird.

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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
4 01856 569203
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