Safe Use of Gas Powered Nailing Equipment

Description
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that users of work equipment receive adequate training for purposes of health and safety. This includes training in the methods which may be adopted when using work equipment, associated risks and precautions to be taken. This duty extends to any employee who supervises or manages the use of work equipment. The aim of this course is to train people in the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the standards of competency to use gas powered nailing equipment safely and correctly.

Program
Course objectives:
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to state the regulations covering the use of work equipment, have a good understanding of the hazards arising from the use of work equipment, precautions to be taken, workplace checks, end-user safety checks, personal checks, machine checks and how machines are guarded.
Who the course is aimed at:
The training will benefit individuals involved with using gas powered nailing equipment.
Course content:
· Introduction
· Statutory instruments
· Principals of operation
· General safety including PPE requirements
· Fuel cells
· Battery cell and charger
· Loading and operation
· Adjusting depth guide
· Clearing fastener jam
· Disassembly, cleaning and testing
Course tutor:
Graham Healey
Training method:
Seminar and practical sessions, with assessments.
Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
None.
Recommended follow-up course:
Managing Safely Certificate.