FEPA (Federation of European Producers of Abrasives) have recently launched a new web site (https://abrasivessafety.com/en-us/) promoting the safe use of abrasive wheels. The British Abrasives...
The training scheme goes from strength to strength with a growing number of accredited trainers having proven their competence in all of the required aspects relating to abrasive safety. These...
Training Key to Staying Safe
Used correctly abrasives have an extremely good safety record and manufacturers follow stringent manufacturing standards...
We are pleased to announce that BAF members will once again be gathering in the ‘Grinding Zone’ at MACH 2014. In this specially designated area, members will be offering information...
FEPA safety codes are available (English versions) from the British Abrasives Federation (BAF)
These codes are an invaluable guide to the selection, mounting and safe use of abrasive products....
Abrasive wheels are safe if they are correctly specified, mounted and used as intended. All industrial users must comply with the PUWER regulations (1998), operators must be trained!. This Do's and...
16th February 2012.
BAF Members Getting In The Zone
The British Abrasives Federation (BAF) has been the united voice of the UK abrasives industry for more than 50 years, helping members and users...
17th February 2012.
The leading manufacturers of abrasive products fear that proper training in their safe use is being overlooked.
It is often the result of confusion due to changes in legislation...
