Abrasive Wheel Regulations
The Abrasive Wheel Regulations Course enables trainees to be able to identify the types of disc and tools appropriate to the Approved Code of Practice and their use and also, to be aware of the hazards if used incorrectly.
Upon completion of the course, operatives will have the theory knowledge in safety and setting up of an abrasive wheel and of the hazards if equipment or PPE are disregarded or used inappropriately.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Abrasive Wheel Regulations
Types of PPE and their uses
Power Source and Ventilation
Identification of Discs and Safety
Types of Power Tool and Safety Checks
Dust – Hand Arm Vibration and Hazards
Changing of Blades and Truing
Safety Guards and Running Speeds
Huntington Dresser and Stones
Pre Start Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 1 day
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
Up to 8 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Angle Grinder or Appropriate Tools and Equipment for the Course
Industrial Strimmers & Brush Cutters
The Industrial Strimmer and Brush Cutters Course will provide the Operative with safety awareness and relevant use of personal protective equipment, whilst using the strimmer and brush cutter.
Upon completion of this Course the Operative will have a sound knowledge of safe use of equipment; the importance of wearing PPE and awareness of hazards in the immediate working environment and also maintenance of equipment and storage of flammable liquids.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards – PPE & Observation
Operatives Responsibility – Wearing of Harness
Types of Strimmer – Cords, Disc & Blade
Identification of Oils and Fuel Types
Storage of Fuel
Pre Use Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
This is a 1 day course which can also incorporate Abrasive Wheel Regulations.
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
6 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
2 x Strimmer / Brush Cutters and PPE
Chainsaw Crosscutting
& Maintenance
The Chainsaw Cross Cutting & Maintenance Course will provide the trainee with good knowledge of safety and understanding of how dangerous this equipment can be, if used incorrectly.
Operatives will carry out pre-start checks and be able to maintain the chainsaw and equipment and use practical skills of felling small diameter trees.
Note: Use of ropes and harness is not included in this course.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Responsibilities of the Operative – PPE – Area Hazards
Types and Features of Chainsaw
Hand Vibration – Field Maintenance
Fuel Mixing – Storage & Safety – RIDDOR/COSH
Pre-cutting Tests – Start / Stop – Safety Guards
Working Stance – Reactions – Correct Working Stance
Cross Cutting – Tension – Types of Timber
Practical & Specific Use
Pre-use Checks & Maintenance Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 3 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Chainsaw
