Woodchipper

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:

• Introduction
• Risk Assessment
• Legislation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pre-use checks
• Safety Features
• Routine checks and maintenance
• Cutter and anvil checks
• Start machine and carry out safety checks
• Preparation of site, machine and materials
• Operation of woodchipper
• Unblocking woodchipper
• End uses of woodchip
• Cleaning, transport and storage

This is a 1-day course.