Brush Cutter/Strimmer

Short course

Blended learning in Glasgow

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Day

To train and assess operatives in the safe operation of brush cutters / strimmers and site safety while using the equipment. Carrying out the pre start and stop checks prior to use. To update the candidates basic knowledge of health and safety awareness. Work at a significantly lower risk to themselves and others and understand safe work practices.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Glasgow (South Lanarkshire)
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26 Loanbank Quadrant, Govan, G51 3HZ

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Course Content

  • The health and safety at Work Act 1974
  • Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
  • Other current regulations
  • Accident reporting systems
  • Defect Report Systems
  • Personal protective equipment regulations 1992
  • Safe use of brush cutter / strimmers
  • Site safety (ground conditions)
  • Practical exercises
  • Written questions

Course Plan

  • 0800 : 0815 Course registration
  • 0815 : 0845 Course introduction
  • 0845 : 0900 Comfort break
  • 0915 : 1100 All current legislation
  • 1130 : 1200 Instructional video
  • 1200 : 1230 Lunch
  • 1230 : 1600 Practical instruction and assessment
  • 1600 : 1630 Review and dispersal

Training methods
Classroom / Practical

Assessment methods
Practical and Theory Assessment

Brush Cutter/Strimmer

Price on request