CHAINSAW SAFETY TRAINING

Duration: Half Day

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for persons who undertake work with chainsaws (ground work only) and require
instruction and certification for their safe use and operation.

Course Aims and Objectives

To provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to correctly and safely operate chainsaws on site and to ensure that they are aware of the associated hazards, safeguards and relevant legislation.

Content

· Legislation and Approved Codes of Practice
· Safe Working Practices and Operating Procedures
· Safety Inspections and Maintenance Requirements
· Identification of Hazards and Risk Assessment
· Safe Guards
· Personal Protective Equipment

Training Method

65% Practical
35% Theory

CITB Grant Aid

There is CITB Grant available per person for this course.

Maximum Number of Candidates

Due to the large element of practical work involved in this course, the maximum number of delegates is
strictly 8.

Venue

The course can be carried out on site providing that all necessary equipment and facilities are available.

Equipment required (when carrying out training on site)

· Chainsaw which must be in good working order with all safety devices and documentation.
· Operating instructions for chainsaw
· Full Personal Protective Equipment
· A room with electricity and enough tables and chairs to seat all candidates comfortably
· An outdoor are for practical demonstration
· Various pieces of timber for practical demonstration