Smart Awards SA004 – Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels

Duration: 1 Day Course

Who should attend?

This accreditation is aimed at those working on the telecoms network, including suppliers and contractors who are using abrasive wheels as part of their job role.

Pre-Requisite:

Please be aware the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires at least one person on site to hold a Street Works card to work on the highway.

This Smart Awards accreditation is based on a pre-requisite that any work on the highway requires appropriate Street Works accreditation to be held by an individual working on site, and that this individual is qualified to check that the planned provision of footways, traffic lanes and safety zones determined by the site survey meets with the requirements of the site location and approved procedures and practices required by the NRSWA 19

Course aim:

The SA004 – Abrasive Wheels course will teach you how to work safely when using an abrasive wheel and recognise hazards to reduce the risk of accidents. This Smart Awards accreditation aims to give learners knowledge, understanding and basic skills in the safe use of abrasive wheels. It introduces learners to the hazards and risks involved with abrasive wheels operation, and to comply with health and safety legislation.

Learning outcomes:

• Be able to work safely.
• Be able to use an abrasive wheel safely.
• Recognise hazards.
• Know the relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice.
• Know how to use an abrasive wheel.

Assessment method:

The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

• Practical Assessment – where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks.
• Theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions.

Certification:

This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years, you will then need to complete a refresher course to renew your qualification.