Abrasive Wheels Safety Training in brief: Abrasive Wheels Safety Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the types of abrasive wheel and how each is intended to be used. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Abrasive wheels are among the most dangerous pieces of equipment in a workshop. A wheel that shatters at speed can cause life changing injuries, and the law requires that anyone mounting or using one is properly trained.
Abrasive Wheels Safety starts with what an abrasive wheel is and the types your team will meet, then covers who is responsible under PUWER. Most of the course is practical: how to use a wheel safely, how to risk assess the job on the spot before starting, and the risks that come with it. It suits anyone who mounts or uses a wheel as part of their work.
Abrasive Wheels Safety Training at a glance
| Course | Abrasive Wheels Safety |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | PUWER 1998 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. PUWER 1998 sets it out at Regulation 9(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the variety of abrasive wheels you may come across at work and the hazards and risk associated with them
- Understand the law and responsibilities of manufacturers, employers and their workers
- You will understand how to dynamically risk assess use of abrasive wheels prior to using them
- Understand the various risks associated with using abrasive wheels including time measure required to be in place
- Understand safe working practices from storing abrasive wheels all the way through to using them
- Learn how to minimise the risks of harm when using abrasive wheels
What Abrasive Wheels Safety covers
What are abrasive wheels?
This section covers what abrasive wheels are in further detail, the different types, and dangers associated with them.
Law and responsibilities
You will look at the law and responsibilities of manufacturers, employees and you, the worker, and how a combination of best practices can reduce the risk of harm.
How to safely use abrasive wheels including dynamic risk assessments
The course then covers how to safely use abrasive wheels, from operating them, to storing them, and everything in between. We’ll also cover dynamic risk assessments ahead of using abrasive wheels.
Associated risks of using abrasive wheels
You will also cover the associated risks of using abrasive wheels and safety control measures you should be using to minimise the risk of being harmed.
Who should take Abrasive Wheels Safety Training
This course is for any employee using abrasive wheels as part of their work.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Abrasive Wheels Safety training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Abrasive Wheels Safety course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Abrasive Wheels Safety Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Abrasive Wheels Safety Training cover?
It follows PUWER 1998.
How long does Abrasive Wheels Safety Training take?
Approx. 25 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Abrasive Wheels Safety Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
Does abrasive wheels training expire?
No. PUWER 1998 requires anyone who uses or mounts abrasive wheels to be adequately trained, without setting an expiry date. Refresh the training when equipment or tasks change, or after an incident. Many employers refresh it every three years.
