One of the main activities of the British Abrasives Federation is in the preparation and implementation of standards and codes of practice for abrasive wheels. The BAF is very concerned that many users of abrasive wheels and training organisations may be unaware of recent developments and has been seeking ways to promote these new initiatives. In particular, the BAF is conscious of the need for consistency and accuracy in the training being provided and has sought a means of ensuring that up to date information is made available.

This objective has been satisfied by two new initiatives. Firstly, the BAF have introduced a new range of Safety Posters.

Secondly is the formation of a new training body, TASSIA - Training and Safety Specialists in Abrasives as the vehicle for the BAF in transmitting this information to the abrasives distributor and end user and to fulfil the much-needed requirement of training the trainer.

BAF accreditation for trainers is planned and should be available for applications in 2008.