Stumpgrinder

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that chainsaws and related equipment are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use
We can provide training to Lantra Awards standards or in preparation for NPTC assessment.  The course will cover the following:

• Produce a site specific Risk Assessment for stump grinding operations
• State the principles of HSE legislation and safety guidelines for using a stump grinder
• Select the appropriate PPE and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a stump grinder
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the grinding mechanism
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine.
• Prepare a work area and a range of stumps for grinding and identify hazardous materials not to be ground
• Use approved techniques for safe and efficient stump grinding of a range of stump sizes
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• Re-instate ground and deal with risings
• Prepare machine for transport and storage

This is a 1-day course.