Course Aims
This course is intended to provide delegates with a full understanding of the Disc Cutter and the method of carrying out these duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: –
- Understand fully the responsibilities relating to the operation of disc cutters
- Understand the competent persons role within that system
- Be able to identify of the types of abrasive wheels to be used on a disc cutter
- Understand fully the safety requirements included in the Regulations
- Be aware of and avoid the dangers when using the disc cutter
- Know how to safely check the disc cutter prior to use and the action necessary with faulty equipment
- Know how to mount the abrasive wheel and undertake cutting with the saw
- Know the operating precautions to be applied.
Course Duration
Half a day for cutting / grinding discs (for portable disc cutters only)
Pre-requisites
None required.
Personal Protective Equipment
Is only required when attending the practical training courses.
This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: –
- Valid P. T. S. Card
- Protective “all orange” High Visibility clothing to BS EN 471:2003
- Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
- Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
- General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
- Safety Glasses BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
Certification
A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of an underpinning knowledge theory assessment