EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training: Petrol Cut Off Saw Safety

The EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training (Petrol Cut Off Saw) is an essential one-day program designed to equip utility personnel with the crucial knowledge and skills required to operate high-speed cutting equipment safely. In the utilities sector, non-compliance can lead to catastrophic accidents, including wheel bursts and long-term health issues like Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

By completing this EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training, your team will develop a robust safe system of work that meets the legal requirements of PUWER 98 and HASWA 74. This course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical exercises to ensure total operator competence.

Why Is EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training Mandatory?

Operating a petrol cut off saw is a high-risk activity that requires specialised certification.

  • Legal Compliance: This course ensures your business adheres to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

  • Risk Mitigation: Operators learn to identify respiratory hazards, noise risks, and the specific dangers associated with abrasive discs.

  • EUSR SMART Card: Successful candidates receive a photo ID card, which is the industry-recognised proof of competence across the UK utility network.

Who Should Attend This Cutting Safety Course?

The EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training is mandatory for any individual involved in abrasive cutting operations, including:

  • Saw Operators: Anyone using petrol-driven cut off saws for groundworks or utility repairs.

  • Site Supervisors: Managers overseeing cutting activities who need to ensure correct wheel selection and guard adjustment.

  • Safety Officers: Personnel responsible for maintaining equipment registers and ensuring legal compliance on-site.

Key Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Our EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training covers a comprehensive curriculum divided into safety legislation and practical application:

  1. Safety & Legislation: Deep dive into HASWA 74, PUWER 98, and current PPE Regulations.

  2. Hazard Identification: Recognising risks such as contact, wheel bursts, and respiratory silica dust hazards.

  3. Wheel Selection: Identifying, selecting, and visually inspecting wheels and saws based on manufacturer markings.

  4. Pre-Use Checks: Performing vital safety inspections before beginning any cutting operation.

  5. Fitting & Use: Practical demonstrations of fitting discs, adjusting guards, and using the equipment effectively.

  6. HAVS Awareness: Understanding the control measures needed to reduce Hand-Arm Vibration risks.

Course Details & Mar ndatory PPE Requirements

Feature Detail
Duration 1 Day (Full Day)
Maximum Capacity 6 Delegates (to ensure quality practical instruction)
Accreditation EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register)
Certification Validity 3 Years
Prerequisites Delegates must be clean-shaven for FFP3 face fit compliance

Ensure your team is safe and legal. At Hills Safety Training, our EUSR-approved instructors provide hands-on EUSR Abrasive Wheels Training at your premises or our approved training venue. Pair this with our Utility SHEA Water (Click Here) or any of our other training for full compliance and offers. For official safety standards, visit the Energy & Utility Skills website.

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