The aim of this one-day course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate and maintain hedge trimmers. This is a hands-on course that includes both health and safety and practical elements which supply sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations
• Identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Identify the health and safety features required on a hedge trimmer
• Identify defects on a hedge trimmer and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention
• Correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s information and/or this workbook
• Prepare the hedge trimmer for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
• Start the hedge trimmer from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the hedge trimmer in a safe and efficient working condition
• Adjust the hedge trimmer for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used
• Operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
• Organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible
This course is aimed at delegates who are currently employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industries who currently operates, or will be required to operate a hand held hedge trimmer.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
The aim of this one-day course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate and maintain hedge trimmers. This is a hands-on course that includes both health and safety and practical elements which supply sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations
• Identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Identify the health and safety features required on a hedge trimmer
• Identify defects on a hedge trimmer and decide which the operator can remedy and which require a service engineer’s attention
• Correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s information and/or this workbook
• Prepare the hedge trimmer for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
• Start the hedge trimmer from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the hedge trimmer in a safe and efficient working condition
• Adjust the hedge trimmer for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used
• Operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
• Organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible
This course is aimed at delegates who are currently employed in the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance industries who currently operates, or will be required to operate a hand held hedge trimmer.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
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