Abrasive Wheels Safety
Learn safe use, inspection, and handling of abrasive wheels to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with workplace regulations.
Why This Course Matters
Reduce accidents and promote safe grinder operation in the workplace
Abrasive wheels are powerful, versatile tools — but when handled incorrectly, they can cause severe injuries, eye damage, or even fatalities. Nearly 50% of abrasive wheel accidents are due to unsafe working practices or operator error, making proper training essential. This course gives workers the knowledge to use grinders safely, manage risks, control dust, and follow best practices to meet UK workplace safety standards.
About the Course
This e-learning course is accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile, allowing learners to train anytime, anywhere. Video-based modules combine practical examples with safety guidance, and learners can pause and resume as needed. A PDF certificate is issued instantly upon successful completion of the course and assessment, supporting compliance and internal record-keeping.
Make Abrasive Wheel Safety a Workplace Standard
Train your team to operate abrasive wheels safely, manage risks, and reduce accidents — all in under 25 minutes.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your safety training journey.
Module 1: Introduction to Abrasive Wheels
⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 20 seconds- What abrasive wheels are and where they’re used
- Legal responsibilities and regulatory framework
Module 2: The Risks
⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds- Typical injuries and accidents
- Hazard identification in real work environments
Module 3: Risk Management
⏱ Duration: 3 minutes 47 seconds- Pre-use checks and safe setup
- Correct PPE, guarding, and maintenance routines
Module 4: Safe Use of Angle Grinders
⏱ Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds- Handling and positioning techniques
- Do’s and don’ts during operation
- Kickback prevention and control
Module 5: Dust Suppression
⏱ Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds- Health risks of airborne dust (e.g., silicosis)
- Extraction systems and dampening methods
- Respiratory protection guidance
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Industry, Every Role
Bench & Pedestal Grinder Users
Learn safe handling, inspection, and operating practices.
Angle Grinder Operators
Gain practical techniques to prevent kickback and reduce dust exposure.
Construction Workers & Fabricators
Apply safe working procedures on-site to protect yourself and colleagues.
Welders & Engineers
Understand how to control risks during metalworking tasks.
Testimonials
See what our customers are saying about us
The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
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