Brush Cutter/Strimmer
Short course
Blended learning in Glasgow
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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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
Start date
Reviews
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