Safety in the use of abrasive wheels - revised in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98). 3rd edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 17

Health and Safety Executive, 2011
Safety in the use of abrasive wheels - revised in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98). 3rd edition Download document

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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Provides advice on precautions for preventing accidents when using abrasive wheels, in particular injury occurring due to wheel breakage or contact with a running wheel.

History

Supersedes HSG17 'Safety in the use of abrasive wheels. (revised in line with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98)). 3rd edition' (HSE, 2000). This is a web version of HSG17 (3rd edition, published 2000). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE's current printed version - produced July 2011.

ISBN

9780717617395

Subjects

  • Workplace equipment
  • Construction plant
  • Construction site equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • PUWER

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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