Get certified in the safe use of abrasive wheels anywhere in Ireland. Learn safe selection, mounting, inspection and use, complete the assessment, and download your certificate instantly. Around 2 hours online.
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Irish safety standards
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Everything you need to handle, mount, inspect and use abrasive wheels safely and comply with Irish HSA regulations.
The main types of abrasive wheels and equipment, their uses, and the machines they fit — from hand-held tools to large industrial grinders.
Wheel bursting, dust, vibration, noise and fire risks, plus the duties of manufacturers, employers and employees under Irish law.
How to carry out a risk assessment for the safe use of abrasive wheels using the 5-step process.
Safe handling, storage, mounting, dressing and inspection of wheels, plus the control measures that reduce or eliminate the risks.
This course is built around the legislation that governs the safe use of abrasive wheels in Irish workplaces.
Places a general duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare of employees — including risks from work equipment such as abrasive wheels.
Require that work equipment is suitable, properly maintained and used only by trained, competent people, with appropriate guarding and controls.
Irish guidance requires a structured risk assessment for abrasive-wheel tasks, covering hazards, who may be harmed, controls, recording and review — taught in this course.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) publishes guidance on abrasive wheels and recommends training for everyone who mounts, dresses or uses them.
From enrolment to certification in approximately 2 hours
Create your free account and complete the secure checkout. You'll have instant access to begin training.
Work through the course at your own pace and take the online assessment when you're ready. Unlimited attempts included.
Pass the assessment and your certificate is available to download and print instantly — valid for three years.
Trusted by individuals and businesses throughout Ireland
Clear explanation of mounting and inspection. Did it on a tea break and had the cert the same day. Accepted on our site straight away.
The risk assessment section was really practical. Felt a lot more confident using the grinder after it. Great value for €33.
Enrolled the whole workshop. Easy to track who's done it from the dashboard. Saved us a fortune versus a classroom course.
To receive your full Abrasive Wheels certificate, you must complete and pass a short practical assessment in addition to the theory section, confirming you can apply safe practice on the job.
After completing the theory modules and passing the theory test, you'll be asked to upload a short video (no longer than 1 minute, under 100MB) demonstrating safe practice — for example a pre-use inspection of an abrasive wheel and correct PPE.
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