Neway Training » Disc Cutter Operator http://www.neway-training.com Railway Permanent Way Training from Neway Training Solutions Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Disc Cutter Operator http://www.neway-training.com/disc-cutter-operator/ http://www.neway-training.com/disc-cutter-operator/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:08:48 +0000 admin http://www.neway-training.com/test/?p=55 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 to 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.

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