Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V5 23022026
The instructor shall:
Lead a discussion on the ergonomic implications and health and safety risks associated with working with a grinder, including: vibration (such as hand-arm vibration syndrome), flying debris and dust, exposed moving parts at high speed, noise, vibration, and electricity Demonstrate how to mitigate potential risks associated with the above listed hazards by means of body positioning, adequate breaks, correct PPE (such as anti-vibration gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, and respiratory protective equipment), pre-use tool inspection, and electrical safety devices such as RCDs
Explain the different grades of grinding disc available
Demonstrate how to recognise and replace a worn grinding disc
Demonstrate how to safely use a grinder to accurately grind a composite structure to reveal the fibre orientation, and create overlaps and/or scarf joints of the correct dimensions in each layer of laminate
Facilitate practice to improve the participants’ ability to:
a. select and correctly use the appropriate PPE for the task and perform a pre-use tool inspection before working with a grinder
b.
recognise and replace a worn-out grinding disc
c. safely use a grinder to accurately grind composite materials to reveal the fibre orientation, and create overlaps and/or scarf joints of the correct dimensions in each layer of laminate
During practical training, pose questions about hazards and risks from repetitive manual handling and how to mitigate short- and long-term injuries from repetitive manual handling
Provide feedback to the participants and present further procedures and risk-mitigating actions
The participants shall:
Engage in a discussion and share their understanding of the health and safety risks associated with working with a grinder, such as: ergonomic hazards, flying debris and dust, exposed moving parts at high speed, noise, vibration, and electricity
Take active part in a discussion on short- and long-term injuries from repetitive manual handling and possible mitigating actions
Practise the following safety procedures to reduce the risks associated with grinders:
a. select and correctly use the appropriate PPE for the task and perform a pre-use tool inspection before working with a grinder
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