A wheel balancer looks routine, but a poorly mounted wheel, damaged guard or loose weight can turn a simple job into a serious injury.
This straight-talking course shows workshop staff how to prepare the wheel and machine, mount and clamp the assembly correctly, run the balancing cycle from a safe position and stop when anything is wrong.
What you will learn
- Recognise the main entanglement, impact, trapping and handling risks.
- Carry out a practical pre-use check.
- Clean and inspect the wheel before mounting it.
- Select and fit the correct cone, adaptor and clamp.
- Use the safety hood and stand clear during rotation.
- Wait for a complete stop, isolate when required and report defects.
Important: This awareness course supports workplace instruction. It does not by itself authorise anyone to use a wheel balancer. Employers must provide machine-specific instruction, supervision and a practical competence check.
Course Content
1. Why a routine balancing job can injure
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2. Check the wheel, machine and work area
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3. Mount and clamp the wheel correctly
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4. Run the balancing cycle from a safe position
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5. Finish the job, isolate and report faults
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Final Quiz
Wheel Balancing Machine Safety Awareness – Final Assessment
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