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Abrasive Wheels – Hand Held Cut Off Saw Training (NPORS N017)
Ensure your workforce is fully trained, compliant and competent with our NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels – Hand Held Cut Off Saw course, delivered exclusively on your site to minimise downtime and maximise safety.
This nationally recognised training is designed for operators using petrol or battery powered cut off saws across construction, utilities, highways and civil engineering sectors.
Who Is This Course For?
Construction and civil engineering operatives
Utilities and highways workers
Demolition and groundwork teams
Maintenance and facilities staff
Anyone required to use hand held cut off saws
Suitable for novice, refresher and experienced operators.
Course Overview – NPORS N017
The NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels – Hand Held Cut Off Saw course provides operators with the essential knowledge and practical skills to safely use petrol or battery-powered cut off saws fitted with abrasive or diamond blades. Delivered on the client’s site, the course covers hazard awareness, correct disc selection, safe cutting techniques, dust suppression, PPE requirements and legal compliance, making it suitable for novice, refresher and experienced operators.
What You Will Learn
Health, Safety & Legislation
Operator responsibilities and legal duties
PUWER and Health & Safety at Work Act requirements
Hazards including dust, noise, vibration and flying debris
Understanding respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
Equipment & Abrasive Wheels
Identifying machine components and controls
Abrasive wheels vs diamond blades
Disc markings, RPM compatibility and inspection
Manufacturer handbook awareness
Safe Operation
Pre-use inspections and defect reporting
Correct PPE including FFP3 RPE and eye protection EN166 B
Setting up exclusion zones
Safe cutting techniques and dust suppression
Shutdown, storage and transportation
Course Duration & Certification
Duration: 1 Day
Maximum 6 people per day (EWT)
Certification: NPORS Operator Card / Certificate (where applicable)
On-Site Delivery
Training is delivered at your premises, using your equipment where possible, ensuring relevance and improved safety performance.
Book This Course
Contact us today to book NPORS N017 Abrasive Wheels – Hand Held Cut Off Saw Training delivered on your site.
